If it’s back-to-school season, it’s time to start thinking about school lunches. Last year, so-called "MAHA moms" who broke for President Donald Trump, were – and still are – concerned that their kids are being fed junk food at schools. Among U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-approved foods are, shockingly, Doritos, Cheetos and single-serving sized cups of Lucky Charms.
While policymakers overhaul the nation’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) that drive school lunch policy, there are commonsense steps parents can take to set their kids up for success.
Here are five.
Don’t Forget Breakfast
Fasting through breakfast can be a good idea for adults, but for kids, it remains a meal to anchor the days. Cereal is not a "breakfast of champions," however. Even "stone-ground oats" are just a bowlful of starch that, upon eating, turns to sugar.
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