So, every 5 years the USDA and Congress have to reauthorize The National School Lunch Program, which feeds over 30 million students each year.
They have a chance to update and revise nutrition standards in order to address rising health issues with America's children.
But since the food and beverage lobbyists have long had a strong hold on politician in Washington, some nutrition standards haven't been updated for DECADES!
So, now in 2009, with childhood obesity on the rise, the USDA decided to delegate the school lunch revisions to the Institute of Medicine (IOM)for a "more science-based" approach.
The IOM held a "scientific discussion" on Jan 28th to analyze how to tackle this crucial element in the health of our kids.
But I went there to look at who was REALLY in that room.