In 2008, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) wanted to know if all the school lunches served to students were healthy. The answer was a big, fat NO!The USDA found that most American schools served lunches with too much fat and salt. They also found that most of the fruits and vegetables in the lunches came from cans(罐头) Canned fruits and vegetables are not as good as fresh ones.The USDA gives schools food and money to make lunches. But schools make up their own menus. Some make healthy lunches. Most do not. Now the USDA wants all schools to serve more healthy lunches. They want schools to follow the USDA's guidelines for balanced(均衡)meals.Mike Sanders, in charge of the USDA in 2008, said the USDA should teach school workers how to make healthier lunches. "A good school lunch is just as important as a good textbook," Sanders said. He said that children also need to learn about healthy foods.The USDA is working on a new program—Fresh Start. It will give schools more fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh Start will also help schools change their lunches to make them healthier. To find the best way to change lunches, the USDA held meetings with parents, school leaders, doctors, and cooks.Children already eat healthy lunches at Chief Joseph School in North Saratoga, Oregon. They have whole-wheat bread with low-fat cheese, and low-fat milk.What is the goal of the Fresh Start program?
A、Selling fresh fruits and vegetables.
B、Employing good cooks for schools.
C、Helping improve the school lunches.
D、Finding a better way to talk with parents.
【正确答案】:C
【题目解析】:本题是细节题。题干问:Fresh Start项目的目的是什么?该题可以从文章第五段中得出答案,这段内容谈到美国农业部致力于Fresh Start项目,其目的就是为了帮助学校改进他们的午餐。Fresh Start will also help schools change their lunches to make them healthier,所以答案应选择C。
In 2008, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) want
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