<p>I should add that in addition to the 13 grams of protein in the black bean and cheese quesadilla, the meal shown in the news story linked in post #1 shows the quesadilla next to a carton of milk. An 8 ounce serving of milk provides an additional 8 grams of protein. So that’s 21 grams of protein–well over half, almost 2/3 of the 34 gram Recommended Dietary Allowance for a child aged 9 to 13. For a child aged 4-8 it exceeds the 19 grams RDA for protein, in a single vegetarian meal.</p>
<p>The idea that it’s hard to get adequate protein on a vegetarian diet is bunk. Vegans need to be more careful, but this school is not serving vegan meals.</p>
<p>[Nutrition</a> for Everyone: Basics: Protein | DNPAO | CDC](<a href=“http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html]Nutrition”>http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html)</p>