House Agriculture Committee chooses partisan priorities over food, nutrition, and health for Americans

Written testimony in support of House Bills 1130, 1131, 1133, and 1134 in Pennsylvania

Many other states, including California, West Virginia, Utah, and Virginia, have already enacted legislation banning or restricting synthetic dyes in schools. No states have passed bills promoting transparency in the GRAS process or requiring a warning label for synthetically dyed foods or foods containing BHA. By passing these bills, Pennsylvania has the opportunity set a powerful precedent by stopping companies from adding dangerous chemicals to our food in secret and empowering consumers to make more informed choices about the chemicals they eat and feed their children. View the resource below to keep reading.

No time to eat

Now that the school day looks different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with lunch in the classroom, increased safety protocols in the cafeteria, and remote learning, sufficient Time to Eat (TTE) is more important than ever.

Healthy school meals for all

Background on healthy school meals for all and why we must ensure this policy is made permanent.

FDA's 'plan' to remove food dyes: Industry 'understanding'

FDA announced a 'plan' to phase out synthetic food dyes, then revealed that it is entirely voluntary and requires 'understanding' from food manufacturers.

NANA Child Nutrition Priorities

Oklahoma's Tribal Nations step up to combat childhood hunger

Oklahoma declined Summer EBT funding, leaving 1 in 4 of the state's kids food insecure. Here's how Tribal Nations and Hunger Free Oklahoma are filling the gap.

Congress advances reconciliation package – prioritizing tax cuts for the rich over Americans’ health and nutrition

Which school meals and snacks contain synthetic food dyes?

An overview of school foods containing synthetic dyes such as Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1, as well as efforts to ban synthetic dyes in school meals and snacks.

Fact sheet: National poll shows support for healthy and sustainable kids’ meals legislation

U.S. adults support policy efforts to increase the number of healthy and sustainable kids’ meals options at restaurants nationally, according to a new survey commissioned by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. View the resource below to keep reading.