March 6—During this year's annual chat with members of Congress, representatives of school cafeteria directors from all over the country asked that the federal government put off new rules that would govern the composition of school breakfasts.
As they continue to wrestle with major changes to school lunches, which took effect this school year, it only makes sense to delay changes to breakfast, the School Nutrition Association said Monday. The changes to school lunches involve adding more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and limiting calories, fat, and salt. The changes are similar at breakfast and have required entirely new menus and options in many school districts.