Massachusetts S401 mandates healthier school lunches by limiting additives and ultra-processed foods.

Massachusetts S401 establishes guidelines for healthier school lunches by requiring food service providers to limit additives and ultra-processed foods. The bill mandates that at least 50% of entrées meet USDA nutritional standards and be fiber-rich. It also restricts the sale of ultra-processed foods to no more than 20% of entrées. Additionally, the governor must annually issue a proclamation for Massachusetts Child Nutrition Day on March 21, recommending against certain additives. Food service providers must keep and publicly share nutrition data to ensure compliance.

Massachusetts S401 mandates healthier school lunches by limiting additives and ultra-processed foods.

Massachusetts S401 establishes guidelines for healthier school lunches by requiring food service providers to limit additives and ultra-processed foods. The bill mandates that at least 50% of entrées meet USDA nutritional standards and be fiber-rich. It also restricts the sale of ultra-processed foods to no more than 20% of entrées. Additionally, the governor must annually issue a proclamation for Massachusetts Child Nutrition Day on March 21, recommending against certain additives. Food service providers must keep and publicly share nutrition data to ensure compliance.