Author: Eliza Fawcett

This story was originally published by Healthbeat. Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here.Meals in public schools and city-run hospitals are set to become healthier, as New York City rolls out new food standards that ban processed meats, restrict artificial colors, and promote whole foods.The new standards, which take effect on July 1, will impact about 219 million meals and snacks served annually by 11 city agencies, from school lunches and hospital meals to home-delivered meals for elderly New Yorkers.“I often say, when it comes to your health, it’s not just what is…