Federal School Meals May Contribute to Rural Child Obesity, Report Says

Education Week: Children who rely on school lunch programs have a higher likelihood of becoming overweight, possibly due to the food served through those federally-funded programs, according to a new report by researchers at Virginia Tech.

The report found that children in the South, Northeast and rural America who rely on school breakfast and lunch programs for one-third to one-half of their daily meals are especially susceptible to becoming overweight. Researcher Wen You said the report shows a need for school meal programs to include meal that is nutritious and appetizing to children.

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