42 USC 1755a - Whole grain products

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1755a.

Whole grain products

(a)

Purpose

(b)

Definition of eligible whole grains and whole grain products

(c)

Purchase of whole grains and whole grain products

In addition to the commodities delivered under section 6 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755), the Secretary shall purchase whole grains and whole grain products for use in—

(1)

the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); and

(2)

the school breakfast program established by section 1773 of this title.

(d)

Evaluation

Not later than September 30, 2011, the Secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the activities conducted under subsection (c) that includes—

(1)

an evaluation of whether children participating in the school lunch and breakfast programs increased their consumption of whole grains;

(2)

an evaluation of which whole grains and whole grain products are most acceptable for use in the school lunch and breakfast programs;

(3)

any recommendations of the Secretary regarding the integration of whole grain products in the school lunch and breakfast programs; and

(4)

an evaluation of any other outcomes determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.

(e)

Report

(Pub. L. 110–234, title IV, § 4305, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1131; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IV, § 4305, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1892.)

cite as: 42 USC 1755a