The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched new global guidelines aimed at promoting healthy eating in schools, targeting the alarming rise in childhood obesity, with 188 million children affected worldwide. Recent legislative changes in the US, including the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act by Trump, shift school meal programs towards whole milk and away from snacks like granola bars. Schools are urged to take immediate action to implement healthier food environments. WHO’s recommendations are set to shape school nutrition policies globally, emphasizing the need for comprehensive food reforms to combat both obesity and malnutrition. As schools are viewed as key environments for fostering healthy habits, interventions and policy changes are being advocated to promote nutritious food options for children.