NAPNAP Applauds Government Action to Raise Nutrition Standards in School Lunches
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The new standards call for a decrease in the amount of starchy foods, a 50% sodium reduction in meals, established calorie intake maximums by grade range, reduced fat milk consumption, an increase in servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and reduced trans fat in meals.“NAPNAP is in full support of this ruling which will ultimately improve our children’s eating habits and choices later in life,” said NAPNAP President Cheri Barber, DNP, RN, CRNP.Contact: Felicia K. Taylor, Director of Membership, Chapters & Communication Phone: 856/857-9700 Fax: 856/857-1600 Email: ftaylor@napnap.org ### Cherry Hill, NJ, January 29, 2012 --( PR.com )-- The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ (NAPNAP) supports the recent ruling by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to raise new standards of school lunches in the US.The new standards call for a decrease in the amount of starchy foods, a 50% sodium reduction in meals, established calorie intake maximums by grade range, reduced fat milk consumption, an increase in servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and reduced trans fat in meals.“NAPNAP is in full support of this ruling which will ultimately improve our children’s eating habits and choices later in life,” said NAPNAP President Cheri Barber, DNP, RN, CRNP.For more information, call 856/857-9700 or visit NAPNAPs Website at www.napnap.org.Contact: Felicia K. Taylor, Director of Membership, Chapters & CommunicationPhone: 856/857-9700Fax: 856/857-1600Email: ftaylor@napnap.org### Contact Information National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Felicia K. Taylor 856-857-9700 www.napnap.org Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners