New York City public school students will soon no longer see processed meats on their lunch menus. The same goes for meals served in shelters, jails, public hospitals and other city agencies.

The changes, which take effect on July 1, are the results of a recent update to the city's health food standards, which will also restrict artificial colors and certain sweeteners.

Acting city Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morris recently discussed the new standards with All Things Considered host Sean Carlson.

Here is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation.

Carlson: So what prompted these changes to the city's food standards?

Morris: Well, first and foremost, New York City and the New York City Health Department, specifically, really set the standard for the nation back in 2008 whe

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