Get a simplified breakdown of proposed USDA school nutrition standards changes to be announced later this year in 2023. The USDA aligned these updates with the latest nutrition science and feedback from their school meal partners.
Although the changes can seem complex, we laid them out on this cheat sheet to compare the current standards to proposed changes. The sheet also includes tips to prepare for implementation beginning in 2024.
Use this USDA nutrition standards cheat sheet to:
- Understand proposed changes to school nutrition standards
- See how the updates could affect current meal patterns
- Get tips to prepare for new requirements with some effective in 2024
Learn about changes to standards around milk, added sugars, salt, and more. Plus, find out what to expect from new specifics around non-domestic food purchase limits.
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