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2014-09-05 Government

Illinois' second largest district drops Michelle O's menu after hummus is deemed too fatty

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Posted by DarthVader 2014-09-05 14:49|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 The tightened restrictions, intended to combat childhood obesity, have driven more than 1 million students away from school lunches and created over $1 billion per year in food waste since they were implemented in 2012.

Wow... it is almost like government programs are ill conceived, wasteful and don't help at all!!

Posted by DarthVader 2014-09-05 14:51|| 2014-09-05 14:51|| Front Page Top

#2 Don't take Federal money. It's a trap. Once you take the money, they own you. You have to do whatever they say, no matter how inane.

It's even worse when accepting Federal money could result in being forced to violate your principles.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2014-09-05 15:04|| 2014-09-05 15:04|| Front Page Top

#3 Hummus?
Junk Food?

I think what doubts I had about this lunch program are resolved.

Posted by swksvolFF 2014-09-05 17:34|| 2014-09-05 17:34|| Front Page Top

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