The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed healthier standards for school snacks this month to promote healthy food options as part of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. “These proposed changes are intended to improve the health and well-being of the nation’s children, increase consumption of healthful foods during the school day and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits,” the Feb. 1 proposal stated. If passed, schools nationwide would be required to abide by these standards, but would have the discretion to establish personalized standards for nonprogram foods sold to children, as long as …