Beginning this year, the federal Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act requires schools across the country to serve meals with more fresh fruits, more vegetables and whole grains, while reducing sodium and fat. It's estimated that 60 percent of California schools fall short of meeting the new regulations.
The latest multimedia documentary from Capital Public Radio explores schools around our region that are creating new menus, juggling budgets and cooking up innovative ways to convince kids to eat their vegetables. It's a tall order, with cultural, bureaucratic and historical hurdles.
It's Personal
Friday, August 24, 2012
What's for Lunch?
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Farm to School
Yolo County's Harvest of the Month program connects local schools with the fresh produce grown all around them.
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Free Lunch
A free summer fun cafe fills the need to feed hungry kids in the San Juan Unifed School District.
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Lunch Able
With the support of a school lunch booster club, Davis Joint Unified School District has become a regional leader in school nutrition.
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Building a Better Cookie
First- and third-graders at award-winning Elk Grove Unified School District give thumbs up to menus that meet California's SB-12 nutrition requirements.
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Segments
Team
Alan Ray
Senior Editor, News
Elaine Corn
Contributing Food & Lifestyle Reporter
Joe Barr
Former Chief Content Officer
Marianne Russ
Former Managing Editor, News
Paul Conley
Creative Content Producer
Steve Milne
Morning Edition Anchor & Reporter
Al Gibes
Former Director of Digital Strategy
Andrew Nixon
Multimedia Producer
Beth Ruyak
Former Insight Host
Catherine Stifter
Former Senior Producer, The View From Here
Scott Collard
Composer
Veronika Nagy
UX Strategies Manager
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