Pass the salt! Fed rules for school lunch have curbed flavor, some say
The quality of school lunch has never been confused with the fare at five-star restaurants, but some educators in Gwinnett County complain federal guidelines aimed at making those meals healthier are also making it less tasty.
In 2010, Congress passed a White House plan that included proposals to reduce the amount of salt in school lunches.
Many local nutritionists say they’d like greater control over school lunch and hoping Congress will make some changes next year.
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Eric Stirgus joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. He is the newsroom's education editor. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric is active in the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the Education Writers Association and enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.
