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New school lunches put to the test

Students give mixed grades to the extra carrots and apples - and fewer fatty foods - mandated by new federal rules.
One student complains because his cafeteria no longer serves chicken nuggets. Another gripes that her school lunch just isn\'t filling. A third student says he\'s happy to eat an extra apple with his lunch, even as he\'s noshing on his own sub.


Leaner, greener school lunches served under new federal standards are getting mixed grades from students piling more carrots, more apples and fewer fatty foods on their trays.
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New school lunches

One student complains because his cafeteria no longer serves chicken nuggets. Another gripes that her school lunch just isn't filling. A third student says he's happy to eat an extra apple with his lunch, even as he's noshing on his own sub.

Leaner, greener school lunches served under new federal standards are getting mixed grades from students piling more carrots, more apples and fewer fatty foods on their trays.

Credit: AP Photo/Hans Pennink

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