Healthy Meal Time Act meant to ensure students have time to eat lunch

“Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) are reintroducing the Healthy Meal Time Act to reduce food waste in schools and further ensure that kids have the time to eat a proper meal.

'As a pediatrician and mom, I know how important it is for children to eat healthy foods and get lots of physical exercise at recess,' said Rep. Schrier. 'But most schools schedule lunch before recess, and students will rush or even skip lunch to go play. Putting recess first makes time for both, and evidence shows kids eat more food and healthier options if they’ve had a chance to run around outside before lunch.'"