Some Vt. students unhappy about school lunches

Posted at: 09/24/2012 9:07 AM
By: Associated Press

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BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) - Some Vermont public school students aren't happy about school menu changes, including smaller sub rolls and fruit servings.
    
Richard Pembroke, financial officer of the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union, said his office has received many calls from upset parents regarding the smaller food portions and the rising price of lunch. It went up 10 cents due to federal changes.
    
The Bennington Banner reports Maria Lanoue, who teaches at Mount Anthony Union Middle School, said she hears complaints from students about the whole wheat products.  Another teacher said some complain the crust is thinner. By federal law, at least half of the grains must be whole grain this year.
    
Some students say they don't get enough food. But a food service provider said they don't eat everything that's offered.
    
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Information from: Bennington Banner, http://www.benningtonbanner.com

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