The amount of time children have to eat lunch is a challenge when it comes to having to take x amount of fruits and vegetables and actually have time to eat them. Instead of offering preportioned cups of fruits and vegetables, perhaps go back to preportioned utensils to do self-service. That way, through offer versus serve kids can pick up only what they will eat and there might be less waste.
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Change up service items
Feb. 21, 2014Janey ThorntonDeputy Under SecretaryUSDA Food, Nutrition & Consumer ServicesAlexandria, VA
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