School menus go on a diet.

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Have greasy french fries and sugary drinks disappeared from your school cafeteria this year? If so, you're not alone. New federal guidelines have prompted school districts across the country to cut fat and sugar from their menus. In California, deep fryers have been removed from school kitchens, and sweet tea is banned in one Alabama school. New Jersey has pulled high-fat salad dressings from the menu, along with soda, fried foods, and any item...