The new 2021 School Meals Report Card report recommends the U.S. Department of Agriculture establish a standard with a “short timeline” to limit added sugars in school meals to no more than 10% of total calories. There is currently no USDA standard on added sugars. Schools should also phase out harmful artificial sweeteners and synthetic dyes quickly, the report advises.

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Source: Education Dive, November 15, 2021.