The Politics of School Lunches | Politics | Discuss

Education and educational spending is always a hot button issue in political campaigns. However, one area that seems to take a back seat is the school’s lunch program. Many students’ lunches are subsidized by the federal government due to families meeting certain income guidelines. The program is designed to allow children of low-income families the opportunity to eat at school on the free and reduced lunches program. It also now extends to breakfast for most schools.

The issue that has been brought to life is the health factor of school lunches. Are school lunches healthy? Jamie Oliver’s show Food Revolution brought a lot of…

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