In this episode, Grey, Henry, Conner, and Naomi discuss the controversial nature of the new product taking the internet by storm: Lunchly. Which is co-founded by the famous influencers Jimmy Donaldson (otherwise known as Mr. Beast), Olajide Olatunji (or KSI), and Logan Paul. First launched on September 16, 2024, Lunchly made waves through its claim that it is designed as a healthier alternative to current packaged food items—most comparatively, Lunchables. As a result of such claims and the vast wealth of misinformation on the internet, we strive to provide a data backed analysis of Lunchy in terms of its target audience, ingredient composition when compared to other packaged lunches, and nutritional facts versus the USDA guidelines for acceptable student lunches.

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Author’s name, article title, when/where it is published, hyperlink

US Department of Agriculture, How to Get Your Products Considered for USDA Foods, Updated July 3rd, 2024, https://www.fns.usda.gov/usda-foods/foods-available/product-consideration#:~:text=Update%20the%20FAL-,What%20are%20USDA%20Foods?,nuts%2C%20peanut%20butter%2C%20and%20eggs
US Department of Agriculture, Updates to School Nutrition Standards, Updated October 11th, 2024, https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/school-nutrition-standards-updates#:~:text=Whole%20Grains:%20There%20are%20no,cultural%20needs%20and%20flavor%20preferences
Nancy Schimelpfening. MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI Launch Lunchables Competitor They Claim Is ‘Healthy’: What Nutritionists Think. Published: September 20, 2024. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/mrbeast-logan-paul-ksi-lunchly
Jordan Valinksy. Logan Paul and MrBeast have a Lunchables competitor that they say is healthy. Published: October 3, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/17/food/lunchly-logan-paul-mrbeast/index.html
Parija Kavilanz. Lunchables are going to be rolled out directly to students. Here’s what’s in them. Published March 14, 2023. https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/13/business/lunchables-in-schools/index.html
Mikhail Oskarovich (Doctor Mike). Doctor Reacts To The Lunchly Controversy. Published September 23, 2024. https://youtu.be/m9vRFoLbVDE?si=M7L3r_2JQABEfT5c
Lunchly Website- https://lunchly.com/
US Department of Agriculture,National School Lunch Program Meal Pattern- https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/nutrition-standards/nslp-meal-pattern 

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