Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — After Visiting Valley City Public Schools, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the Food Service Program is exceeding the new federal breakfast and lunch menu regulations.

The federal mandate was operational this year.

A United States Department of Agriculture officials says Valley City Public School’s food services program is above and beyond many other school districts in the nation and exceeds the new federal menu pattern regulations implemented this year.

Officials say more fruits, vegetables and whole grains are served at school breakfast and lunch as required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act implemented this year.

Sue Milender, Nutrition Services Director and Dietitian with the Valley City Public School District said, students can expect to see more nutritious food on their trays this year.