America’s School Lunch Program Faces Its Hardest Shift Yet Under the New Dietary Guidelines

The USDA’s new 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines urge Americans to cut back on ultra-processed foods, a shift most nutrition experts support. But public schools, which operate on an average of just $4.70 per meal, say healthier cooking costs more than their budgets allow. That gap leaves administrators struggling to turn guidance into reality. Read More