I'm fairly familiar with the generalities but not the specifics. Among the new mandates (paraphrasing):
- Smaller portions of the main dish
- Main dish can't be in the biggest divider in the tray
- Can't have higher fat items on the salad bar - meats, dressings, etc.
- No salt shakers
- Have to charge for second helpings
Some things our school is facing:
- Current trays don't meet the requirements - serving on styrofoam trays until sure the mandates are permanent/won't be relaxed
- Sharply reduced numbers eating at school - eating fast food downtown (much healthier)
- excess food thrown away because students have to pay for extra
My biggest complaint, other than what has been listed above - as was alluded to earlier - is our 6'4" 285 lb senior DT is getting the same portions as a 4'11" 85 lb. freshman girl. Much as you try, you can't shove everyone into the same box.