(Thanks to One Hungry Mama for the post)
Today, the senate unanimously passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. YES! Now the bill will move on to the House, where it is expected to pass as well.
In a statement from Spain, Michelle Obama (who wrote her first op-ed about the bill in the Washington Post earlier this week) explained that the bill “will help us provide healthier school meals to children across America and will play an integral role in our efforts to combat childhood obesity.”
According to Obama Foodorama, the bill will provide a $4.5 billion investment, the largest ever, in child nutrition programs over ten years. It will also set nutritional standards, making sure that schools are serving healthier meals. You can read more details on the bill at NY Times.
What a great victory for all of our children!!
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