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Last week, I wrote about Congress' now-famous "pizza as a vegetable" decision, which made sweeping cuts to a bill that would change the current standards of nutrition for public school lunches, and what's presently considered "healthy" for kids. Included in the cuts? Language stating that a tiny serving of tomato paste is considered equal in nutrition to a half cup of fresh fruits or vegetables. Now, many are trying to split linguistic hairs, including the Washington Post's Ezra Klein, who would like everyone to know that the bill never explicitly points to pizza--and that tomato paste is totally healthy for kids. Perhaps, but unlike actual fruits and vegetables, tomato paste is never served alone. In school cafeterias it is transmitted on a vehicle of carbs - like pasta and pizza. And allowing a small serving of tomato paste to count as a vegetable means that schools will be passing off empty calories as nutritious meals. More »Post from: Blisstree