District News

House Passes Child Nutrition Reauthorization

 

December, 2010

 

The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act on Dec. 2. The move coincidentally coincides with the Canajoharie school district examining its school lunch program.

The measure will dramatically improve children's access to nutritious meals, enhance the quality of meals children eat both in and out of school and in child care settings, implement new school food safety guidelines and, for the first time, establish nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools.

On the local level, district officials formed the Canajoharie Cafeteria Advisory Committee this year with a focus on avoiding repetition in the cafeteria and introducing students to new and healthy eating habits.

“We’re very excited the government has taken the lead on an issue that is very important to us,” said Superintendent Richard Rose. “We formed our committee because we not only want to enhance our school lunch but we want begin healthy habits with our students that will hopefully transition into healthy lifestyles.”