(The Hill) – The release of a new food pyramid has been met with mixed reactions by school food advocates, who say changes to the cafeteria menu will need financial backing.
While there is skepticism regarding the science behind the new guidelines, which were unveiled last week by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., schools are more concerned about any infrastructure and training to implement them.
The new guidelines, taking the form of an upside-down pyramid, show vegetables, fruits, proteins, dairy and healthy fats at the top and whole grains at the bottom…