Creative Video Protests New Public School Nutrition Standards

Many school children are not happy about new nutrition regulations altering the make up of their school lunches. Beyond the lower calorie count, the new regulations have increased the cost of a lunch 20 to 25 cents per plate, it’s not pleasing students. Several youngsters have made a video to express their disdain of the new policy. The video links to a facebook page set up as a place to express frustration about the new guidelines.

Some are throwing away their vegetables while others are adapting to the rules by becoming industrious. In New Bedford, Massachusetts, students have created a black market – for chocolate syrup. The kiddie capitalists are smuggling in bottles of it and selling it by the squeeze, according to SouthCoastToday.com.

Nancy Carvalho, director of food services for New Bedford Public Schools, was quoted as saying that hummus and black bean salads have been tough sells in elementary cafeterias. That means even smaller children are going through the day fighting hunger pains, which can never be considered a good thing.

One government official tried to put the blame on the students.

“One thing I think we need to keep in mind as kids say they’re still hungry is that many children aren’t used to eating fruits and vegetables at home, much less at school. So it’s a change in what they are eating. If they are still hungry, it’s that they are not eating all the food that’s being offered…” (from Townhall)

You can view a short overview of the new regulations here.
Public School Government Nutrition Standards