the news article seems to concentrate on the cost of ingredients - but I know from experience that the cost does not always reflect the healthiness of the food.

Example - The summer camp I used to work at - we used all fresh veggies, served fruit juices rather then "fruit flavored" drinks - and served three meals plus 2 snacks a day of healthy food in quantities to satisfy hungry active teenagers. Our food budget per capita was less then 1/3 of that of several other camps in the area.

we did some "smart shopping" - tended to choose "healthy" over "convenient" - and saved money doing it!

The health inspector was awed when he saw us preparing fresh veggies! (And - as it turns out - in his 30 year career - our camp is the ONLY one he ever sat down and had a meal at!!!!