School food reform: USDA sets new sugar and sodium standards for kids meals

26 Apr 2024 — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new nutrition standards for school meals in the country, aiming to promote the health and well-being of children. The new standards set out to gradually reduce the levels of sugar and improve flexibility at K-12 schools. These provide breakfast and lunch to nearly 30 million children, with these meals representing the main source of nutrition for more than half of these students.