The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a public invitation to submit ideas on food crediting, the system that defines how each food item fits into a meal for the National School Lunch Program and other federal child nutrition programs. The information collected will help USDA officials better understand its diverse stakeholders’ perspectives on navigating today’s evolving food and nutrition environment.
“Serving meals to kids that are wholesome, nutritious, and tasty is a top USDA priority, and we can best accomplish that goal by listening to the voices of our many stakeholders,” said Brandon Lipps, acting Deputy Under Secretary of USDA’s Food Nutrition and Consumer Services. “This is an opportunity to improve customer service by helping our agency gain a better understanding of America’s thoughts, as well as gathering innovative ideas from all who care about our children’s nutritional needs.”