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Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

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Which of the following is not a feature of the National School Lunch Program?
  1. Schools are reimbursed by the government for meals served.
  2. Lunches must provide 50% of a child’s daily requirement for vitamin C, iron, and calcium.
  3. The US Dietary Guidelines must be followed in planning lunches
  4. The government donates surplus commodity foods to schools in need.
Explanation
Answer: B - The National School Lunch Program mandates that school lunches must provide 1/3 of a child’s daily requirement for vitamin C, iron, and calcium, as well as calories, protein, and vitamin A. The US Dietary Guidelines must be used when planning meals, and the government provides both cash reimbursement and donations of supplemental commodity foods to schools.
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