HI HR207

Supports increasing federal reimbursement rates for school meals by one dollar per day per child to improve nutritional quality.

Notes that the United States Department of Agriculture currently invests only $2.68 on average per day per eligible student for school lunch.

Expresses concern that thirty percent of America's children are overweight and that projections indicate one in three Caucasians and one in two Black and Hispanic children born after 2000 may develop diabetes in their lifetime.

Supports implementation of the proposed Institute of Medicine School Food Guidelines to ensure increased funding translates to healthier food options.

Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to Hawaii's Congressional Delegation.