Scott Statement on Trump Administration’s School Nutrition Rule
WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Department of Agriculture released its final rule on school nutrition standards.
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final rule on school nutrition standards runs counter to accepted science about quality school nutrition. By rolling back previous standards that were designed to limit students’ sodium intake and promote the consumption of healthier whole grains, USDA is threatening the progress we’ve made toward improving nutrition in schools.
“Fortunately, school districts are not required to join the USDA in walking away from evidence-based nutrition standards. It is my hope that school districts across the country – many of which have already successfully met the previous standards – will maintain their commitment to serving students nutritious meals that support their long-term health and development.”
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