date:Aug 09, 2012
ed consumption in participatingschools by a quarter-cup per day, or 15%, according to ananalysis released by the US Department of Agriculture, whichoversees the program. The increase did not contribute to weightgain, suggesting that the fruit and vegetables replaced otherfoods, the study said.
In 2008, Congress set aside $1.2 billion to cover the programthrough 2017. Last year, USDA spent $150 million to cover snacksfor up to three million kids. But advocates of the Houselegislation say schools