
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a new school meal plan aimed at enhancing the health of America's children by restricting added sugars for the first time.
The updated meal plan is designed to be in line with the U.S. dietary guidelines, while it serves breakfast to over 15 million students and lunch to nearly 30 million students daily, at an annual cost of approximately $22.6 billion. Starting Fall 2025, there will be a cap on added sugars in breakfast and lunch meals.