Question

Are there recent changes to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010? If so what changes are currently being done and why?

Answer 1

Yes, there are recent changes to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. The amendments made by Section 208 of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) require that Secretary must establish standards of nutrition for such foods, consistent with the most latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and also directs the Secretary for the consideration of authoritative scientific recommendations for standards of nutrition; existing school nutrition standards, inclusive of voluntary standards for snack foods and beverages; current local and state standards; the practical application of the nutrition standards; and special exemptions for infrequent school-sponsored fundraisers (other than fundraising through snack bars, sales, vending machines, school stores, and any other exclusions determined by the Secretary). Furthermore, this interim final rule requires the participation of schools in the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program to make potable water available to children at no cost in the place where lunches are served during the meal service, consistent with amendments made by section 203 of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, and in the cafeteria during breakfast meal service.

The changes are done with the motive to improve the well-being and health of the Nation's children, increase consumption of healthful meals during the school day, and creating an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.