The USDA wants more vegetables and less sugar served to children and adults in day care centers.

USDA moving to ban juice, cookies in day cares

By News on the Net The American Mirror——Bio and Archives--June 29, 2015

If the U.S. Department of Agriculture has its way, first lady Michelle Obama’s vision for what Americans should be eating will affect more federal programs.

The department is seeking to overhaul rules related to the Child and Adult Care Food Program, a program similar to the National School Lunch Program, except for day-care providers. Day care centers are eligible for reimbursements from the federal government, provided there is compliance with their rules. More...

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