What’s the Problem with School Lunches?

by jenkintown, October 14, 2009 | Permalink

Lately Whole Foods Market has been concentrating a lot of energy on an important issue facing many American families. The school lunch. Did you know that highly processed foods are standard fare in many school lunchrooms, and more than two-thirds of public schools serve lunches that exceed recommended limits for fat content? Right now at least 30% of kids are overweight, childhood obesity has more than doubled, and it is predicted that one in three will develop diabetes!

How did we get here and how can we make a difference in the lives of our kids? We want to know what changes you think need to be made in your child’s school? Let’s start a discussion and be part of the solution!