The Healthy Kids Act is now in effect. It’s goal, to prevent childhood obesity. But this new law comes with a lot of restrictions and schools in Iowa are making some big changes.

Fried foods will no longer be served in school cafeterias in Iowa. Starch food items like french fries can only be served in small portions and just twice a week. Sodas and sports drinks will no longer be allowed and only non-fat milk will be served.

School officials say keeping the fat content and sodium count low will make the school’s food budget of two dollars per child even tighter but they are not worried.

“We are not anticipating raising the prices of lunches to the kids at this particular point. We feel confident that we should be able to get through this and get a resolution and still be in compliance with everything,” said Rich Luze, Sioux City’s School Food Service Director.

Kids are not only going to notice a change in their cafeteria menus. Vending machines will also have to include healthier items that meet the act’s guidelines.