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.
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Friday, August 24, 2012
What's for Lunch?

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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A free summer fun cafe fills the need to feed hungry kids in the San Juan Unifed School District.
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With the support of a school lunch booster club, Davis Joint Unified School District has become a regional leader in school nutrition.
Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.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
Chief Content Officer

Marianne Russ
Former Managing Editor, News

Paul Conley
Managing Editor, Music and Arts

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