http://laist.com/2007/12/26/lausd_learns_th.php All comments for LAUSD Learns the Price of a Free Lunch en-us 2008 la_jeremy Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jeremy.oberstein@gmail.com jeremy.oberstein@gmail.com 60 http://laist.com/2007/12/26/lausd_learns_th.php#comment-1297631 http://laist.com/2007/12/26/lausd_learns_th.php#comment-1297631 Comments Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:06:36 -0800 <p>In 2006 I approached the nutritionist for the school district about bringing in my salsa and incorporating it into their program. My salsa is the only salsa in the country certified as a vegetable and is all natural with no preservatives, no additives, no thickeners, low in sodium and no added sugar. The commodity salsa served has added sugars. We know what this does to children with ADD or ADHD. My presentation included the eating habits of the children and how to increase overall food consumption. In short, I was told by the district office head nutritionist, "I'd rather serve a slice of tomato". I pointed out the children would prefer salsa not a tomato. The problem is serving foods that does not encourage eating properly. This is unfortunate since eating at school for many is the option to have balanced meals. How selfish! </p>