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New federal dietary guidelines push protein, full-fat dairy, and fewer processed foods in school meals, but changes won't take effect until at least 2027.
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released in January 2026, emphasize protein-rich foods, full-fat dairy, and reduced processed items, potentially reshaping school meals.
While schools must eventually align with these standards, changes won’t take effect immediately due to a lengthy rulemaking process.
Many schools face challenges transitioning from ready-to-eat meals to scratch cooking due to outdated kitchens and limited budgets.
Protein may now be required at breakfast, increasing costs, and whole milk can be served under recent federal changes.
However, new USDA rules based on the guidelines are not yet finalized, and widespread implementation is expected no sooner than 2027.
Las nuevas pautas dietéticas federales promueven las proteínas, los lácteos integrales y menos alimentos procesados en las comidas escolares, pero los cambios no entrarán en vigor hasta al menos 2027.