Poor diet and nutrition are associated with the leading causes of preventable disease, chronic illness, and premature death in the United States. Currently, our school food system provides meals linked to type two diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer in the long term to students every day through ultra-processed meats and saturated fats. 

Our community is asking LAUSD leadership to commit to reducing the amount of disease-promoting foods on their menus and replace them with the things we know make kids grow strong and healthy: fresh fruits and vegetables, lean plant proteins, and whole grains.