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School Nutrition Programs
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The Milk Program
The Milk Program provided needy children with a low price pint of milk. It began in Chicago in 1940 and was made part of the Child Nutrition Act in 1960. -
Free and Reduced Lunch Program
The Free and Reduced Lunch Program provides students with a lunch for free or at a reduced price that is based on family income, It began in 1946. -
Breakfast Program
The Breakfast Program provides students with a healthy breakfast at a free and reduced price, This program began in 1975 -
Summer Lunch Program
The Summer Lunch Program ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals even when school is not in session. This program began in 1975. -
Hunger-Free Kids Act
The Hunger-Free Kids Act provides more funding for school lunch programs. It also raises nutritional standards in child care facilities and supports more fruits and vegetables in the cafeteria. It was started in 2010 by President Obama. -
Let's Move! Program
The Let's Move Program is dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity. It offers parents and guardians information that supports healthy choices. In addition,it also helps kids become more physically active. It started in 2010.
