WASHINGTON — A former Denver Public Schools lunch director told a group of journalists and schools advocates today that his district would likely cut free breakfast and lunch programs for poor schools if new nutrition standards take effect that require schools to serve more fruits and vegetables.
The panel discussion was sponsored by the National Potato Council, which represents potato farmers who say they will suffer under the new USDA guidelines that include lowering calorie counts and delivering
more fruits, leafy green vegetables and whole grains. They also would