The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National School Lunch Program served about 30 million children in 2019.
January 01, 2019
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Participation statistic for the federally funded school lunch program.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans function primarily as a policy document containing specific terminology and calorie- and nutrient-targets that guide federal nutrition programs such as food aid for mothers and infants, the National School Lunch Program, and food served in military bases and federal prisons.
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Explains the practical role of the guidelines in shaping federal nutrition standards and programs.