On May 1, 2017, United States Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue announced changes to the 2010 Healthy and Hunger Free Kids act that set strict standards for meals served in public schools. It sounds like a wonky subject but it affects everyone whether you have school age kids or not. It’s wonky, but your host makes it accessible, interesting and goofy.
00:55 Introduction
- Willy Wonka Singing Pure Imagination
- Billy Mumy in It’s a Good Life Episode of Twilight Zone
- Episode 31 – Food Wonk
02:35 Background Information
- Oompa Loompa Songs
- Episode 0025 – 0025 Health Theater
06:34 Secretary Perdue’s Announcement
- Catoctin Elementary School
- USDA Press Release
- Comparison of School Lunch Requirements Before and After the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act
- Episode 33 of The Foodcast with Salt Recommendations
- University of Vermont Study of Food Waste
- Harvard University Study of Food Waste
- Who Supports the School Nutrition Association
- Government Accountability Office Report on Student Participation
- Pastor Michelle Thomas of Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries
42:45 Interview with Leesburg, VA Mayor Kelly Burk
46:47 What Does It All Mean
50:47 Wrap Up
- Complete Recording of Announcements with No Edits or Comments