Politics & Government

Should There Be Calorie Limits in School Lunches?

A YouTube video mocks government efforts to limit calorie-heavy school lunches. The video has gone viral. Do you agree?

A YouTube video parodies government efforts to crack down on high-carb lunches at the nation's public schools. Titled "We Are Hungry," it makes light of the "Healthy, Hungry-Free Acts of 2010." It calls for a repeal of the USDA's new food guidelines.

Some people have criticized school lunches, which often feature pizzas and other foods rich with carbohydrates as well as soda pop, as unhealthy. Has the government gone too far in supporting more nutritious meals?

Watch the video. Also, check out the Facebook Page discussion. Leave you comments below.

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