One thing students look forward to when coming back to school is the school lunch. On the first day, everyone noticed something odd in the cafeteria. “They changed things!” Everyone blamed the changes on the school, the government and Taher, our food service provider. The real reason for the changes is the enactment of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. Every year since the act was passed, there has been a slow phasing-in of new rules and regulations. Over the last four years, there have been many small changes turning into bigger ones. One thing the students have noticed the most is the salt regulations set forth by the federal government. The cafeteria understands that having less salt is going to be difficult. The cafeteria has a “flavor station.” Students may choose to season their food with a 17-herb blend, tomato basil, southwest chipotle, lemon pepper, or a California garlic pepper. Look for the “flavor station” by the bulldog table beside the cashier stands. The cafeteria staff appreciate the purpose of the changes. “We truly understand what the Federal Government is trying to do. Teaching good nutrition by example is what a school should do. The industry and suppliers bring more whole grain and lower salt items to order from. We can introduce more products.” The cafeteria staff believe that it is good to have whole grain foods. It provides good examples of healthy meals.
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