Which USDA division is responsible for the Food and Nutrition Service programs, including school meals?

• A. Forest Service
• B. Food and Nutrition Service
• C. Agricultural Marketing Service
• D. National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Answer: (B)

The division that handles these programs is the Food and Nutrition Service. This part of USDA is tasked with administering federal nutrition programs like the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, along with SNAP and WIC, and coordinating with state agencies to operate school meals and ensure meals meet federal nutrition standards. The other divisions focus on different areas: Forest Service manages forests and public lands; Agricultural Marketing Service handles marketing, standards, and labeling of agricultural products; National Institute of Food and Agriculture funds research and extension. Knowing that the Food and Nutrition Service oversees school meals explains why it’s the correct choice.