Offering healthier school lunches
561 views · Published 31 January 2012 · 1:46 · Indexed 28 October 2026
Channel: CBS Rio Grande Valley · 2012 · News & Politics
The menu might look the same but La Joya Independent School District Officials have found healthier options when it comes to serving the same old cafeteria food. "We have a wider variety of fresh fruits and vegetables," La Joya ISD Public Information Officer Corina Lopez explained. "We've also included a range of oats and grains...we've also added the fat free milk in the chocolate and strawberry flavor." It was a move, she said, that lead to better choices among students. While some still enjoy the fried food, Lopez said with new choices such as a salad, fruit cup, and even fresh fruit---students tend to gravitate toward the healthier option. "The students are selecting more of the fresh fruit. We're seeing they're happy with the more diverse choices they have available."
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