Presented by: Roger Kipp Director of Food Services & Nutrition

Surplus Commodities Nutritional Value

Congress enacted the National School Lunch Act as a “measure of national security, to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation’s children.”

President Harry S. Truman signed the National School Lunch Act, which permanently authorized the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The legislation was passed in response to concerns that "many American men had been rejected for World War II military service because of diet-related health problems." The youth of America is simply under-nourished.

Brand recognition Processed pre-packed products. High in sugar, fats and preservatives.

1980’s Expanding Enrollments & Decreasing Budgets President Regan cuts school-lunch budget by $1.5 billion. Regan also eliminates grants to replace kitchen equipment. The “Heat-n-Serve” kitchen is born! Ms. Microwave

Convenience foods take off! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

RESULTS: We fixed it!?!

The No. 1 reason people can’t join the military is that they’re overweight or obese, says a group of retired military leaders who are fighting for improved childhood nutrition. They estimate that more than one in five young Americans is too heavy to enlist in the armed services.

PRESENT DAY School Lunch Reform Movement The No. 1 reason people can’t join the military is that they’re overweight or obese, says a group of retired military leaders who are fighting for improved childhood nutrition. They estimate that more than one in five young Americans is too heavy to enlist in the armed services.