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Moran Opposes School Meal Changes

By Brian Hagen

10/04/2012

Senator Jerry Moran (right) was guided by Junior and Student Council member, William Boeh (left) during Moran's visit to Troy High School on Tuesday.

(KNZA)--United States Senator Jerry Moran visited the local area this week, using time off from duties in Washington DC to do so(Play Audio)

Among his stops on Tuesday was the high school in Troy where the Kansas Republican heard concerns regarding the recently implemented federal guidelines pertaining to foods served during student meals(Play Audio)

Moran says he heard, first hand, why the food service changes are not being viewed favorably(Play Audio)

The Senator says that obesity can be a problem, but it's up to the local area, not the federal government, to address it(Play Audio)

Moran, this week, was joined by other Kansas Republican colleagues, from Washington D.C., in opposition to the school meal plan.

Congressman Tim Huelskamp has challenged the USDA to embrace its own calorie and nutrition requirements, saying that the USDA cafeteria should meet the same criteria, and see if those employees eat enough to function and if they like having choices taken away.

Senator Pat Roberts has sent a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, requesting answers to questions regarding the program’s implementation.

The USDA, for their part, says the changes are not “one-size-fits-all,” with the guidelines allowing for a range of calories withing both a minimum and maximum level, adjusted for the age of the student.

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