“As a parent, I am contacting you because I am deeply concerned that unhealthy school lunches are contributing to our nation’s childhood obesity epidemic,” writes Mr. Maguire. “My wife and I just had our second child, so this issue is tremendously important to us…Let me ask you please to ensure the Child Nutrition Act provides more fruits, vegetables, and healthy vegetarian foods. Young people deserve healthful food, and I can’t imagine a better investment in the future of our country.”

The Child Nutrition Act, which will soon come up for congressional review, has posed a long-standing obstacle to providing students with healthful fare. Each year, the USDA buys up millions of pounds of surplus beef, pork, and other high-fat meat products to distribute to schools. Students end up with unhealthy options, even as schools struggle to provide fruits, vegetables, and low-fat plant-based meals.

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