Patch U student reporters from the University of Maryland produced a series of articles about efforts to provide healthier lunch options in Montgomery and Prince George's County schools.

Here are the articles in the series:

New Calorie Limits Add Healthier Items, Higher Costs to School Cafeterias

Montgomery and Prince George’s county schools serve more fruits and vegetables, but students may not be eating them.

DC Expert Talks About Improving School Lunches

Newly approved regulations for school lunches have forced schools to revamp their menu options, but a local experts talks about changing how children see healthy food.

Farm Promotes Healthy Eating Through Education, Culture

ECO City Farms, an urban farm near Hyattsville, serves as an education tool for both students and parents.

Scotchtown Hills Elementary Focuses on Teaching Healthy Lessons

After a garden was planted near the playground, teachers use fruits and vegetables in lesson plans to teach students about healthy eating.

College Park Parents Split on Healthy School Lunches

Parents have long worried about their children getting the nutrition they need. While many schools try their best to provide healthy options for students, some parents would rather take the brown bag option.

Healthy Eating Excels at Broad Acres

Manna Food Center and MCPS work to bring healthy lunches to both the schools and homes of local elementary students.

Open Lunch Policy Popular at B-CCHS, Even With Improvement to School Lunch

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School students prefer open lunch over MCPS meal programs.

Takoma Park Students Promote Healthy Habits

Middle school students and residents discuss their ideas on how to improve nutrition in schools.

Mixed Feelings on Wheaton Public School Lunches

Many students have adjusted to the new breakfast and lunch standards and have started to enjoy eating healthy, but some students still remain skeptical about cafeteria food.

Greenbelt Schools Providing Healthier Lunch Options, Fresh Produce

Not only are local schools helping their students eat healthier, they are providing programs for the community to eat better as well.

Riverdale Elementary School Promotes Healthy Eating in Cafeteria, Classrooms and After School

The school's community is supporting the healthier changes at the school and its been rewarded for its achievements.