Students helping districts create "Smarter Lunchrooms"

Lunchrooms in five Iowa school districts look a little different after students, food service workers and University of Iowa researchers made changes to promote healthy foods.

The partnership between the schools, the UI Public Policy Center and the UI College of Public Health involves a national program called “Smarter Lunchrooms.”

The idea is to let students help schools redesign cafeterias to put healthier choices like fruits and vegetables up front. It’s part of a plan to combat adolescent obesity and cut waste.

The full story and video are available from KCRG here.