16 Jan 2020 --- Two recently published studies have highlighted the positive effects of US policy intervention for improving the dietary habits of children and adolescents. Under the auspices of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) implemented in 2010, both the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the Smart Snacks in School standards aimed to elevate school food standards to better aligned with the dietary guidelines for US consumers. While a study from Boise State University has found that students in states with laws requiring schools to implement Smart Snacks had better dietary intake that students in states without, an editorial from the University of Connecticut has highlighted concerns regarding the reversal of some HHFKA standards on the NSLP.
