that this project will continue beyond the Essential OneSlim Keto pilot (Buzby, Jean C., Guthrie, Joanne F., Kantor, Linda S. "Evaluation of the USDA fruit and vegetable pilot program," 2003, p. 1). the typical cost of this program was $94 per student for the year (Buzby, p 12). Fresh fruits and vegetables were distributed to children through kiosks and free vending machines and a few were served in classrooms as snacks. Over 90% of the participating schools provided nutritional education in conjunction with the program either by incorporating it during a lesson or as a health class. Some remarkable statistics emerged from the project. One school noted 25% fewer doughnuts sold at breakfast, one had a 50% decline in lunch