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Reheat: The Pasta That Won Obama Re-Election

The Sporkful

CHAPTER

The Politics of School Lunches

This chapter examines the intricate role of food lobbying in shaping school lunch policies in America, with a particular focus on the potato lobby's push for French fries as a vegetable option. It discusses the tension between industry influence and the need for improved nutritional standards for children, while also addressing the broader implications of political motivations and civic engagement in public health. Additionally, the chapter features a light-hearted debate on pizza, showcasing an unexpected consensus between two politically divided individuals.

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