School Lunch Act

The National School Lunch Act was also advocated by the ADA. This act insured that foods served in schools were of scientific nutritional value (Confessore, 2014). Law makers from both parties agreed that change needed to be implemented in regards to children’s health and food consumption (Confessore, 2014). Therefore, both parties voted for the National School Lunch Act to be instituted. This Act redesigned food consumption in schools. Instead of sugary drinks and fired potato chips being sold in school vending machines, children’s options now include fresh fruits, water, sugar free or zero calorie drinks, this is known as “Smart Snacking,” (Confessore, 2014). This act along with the let’s move movement initiated by Former First Lady
This is because ADA research revealed that due to the changing American lifestyle, children were consuming sugary drinks and fast food, both of which increased their vulnerability of developing diabetes. Also, since diabetes has certain precursors, of which obesity is the most dangerous, the ADA began allocating resources towards screening the young population for diabetes risk factors and creating awareness among teachers, school authorities and parents about which lifestyle trends are increasing their children’s risk of contracting a chronic, lifelong disease (Ali,
For the older population, diabetes develops as a side effect of using prescription medications for other health conditions such as blood pressure and coronary heart disease. In this regard, ADA has several ongoing programs that focus on introducing affordable healthcare options for this age bracket, since most of the affected are retired, and do not have a current income stream, and at times, no medical insurance as well. Negotiating for improved Medicaid and Medicaid Service benefits is the other area of focus by the ADA in the coming