18.5% of U.S. children are obese.

New nutrition standards phased in since the 2012-2013 school year required schools to increase whole grains, fruits, and vegetables served through the National School Lunch Program.

38.2% of students who eat school lunches are likely to be obese or overweight while only 24.7% of students who pack their lunch are likely to be obese or overweight.

​39.9% of students who ate school lunches were likely to have two servings of vegetables a day while 50.3% of students were likely to have two servings of vegetables a day.