Nutrition Programs To Benefit Kids, Growers.

The article focuses on opportunities for vegetable growers with the implementation of the Schools for Healthy Lives Act. The thrust of the food and nutrition program is expressed in terms of educating students on nutrition and ensuring access to healthful products from fresh fruit and vegetable producers throughout the state. The new dietary guidelines are presented in relation to the "Let's Move" program of First Lady Michelle Obama. Challenges are discussed with emphasis on distribution.