The guidelines have changed. The school lunch program is putting more emphasis on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. That said, it's still not perfect, and not every school participates, hence "we kinda do."

I know they are getting better. My school in WV participated. When inspectors came in they shut down the school store that sold chips, rice crispy treats, pop. Also a lady in the basement sold giant grease soaked pepperoni roles except when the inspectors came. All of the other soft drink machines were turned off on those days too. My wife's High School in Ohio had an ice cream sundae bar...