If it’s back-to-school season, it’s time to start thinking about school lunches. Last year, so-called “MAHA moms” who backed President Donald Trump were – and still are – concerned that their children are being fed junk food at schools. Among U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-approved foods are, shockingly, Doritos, Cheetos, and single-serving-sized cups of Lucky Charms. While policymakers overhaul the nation’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) that drive school lunch policy, there are commonsense steps parents can take to set their children up for success.
