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Kids Eating Healthier at School

WAKA Action 8 News,
Posted: Mar 4, 2014 4:42 PM CST
Updated: Dec 4, 2015 8:37 PM CST

by WAKA Action 8 News

Kids are eating healthier meals at school thanks to new federal lunch standards.  

Harvards School of Public health found 23 percent more of students are selecting fruits since standards went into effect in 2012.

Consumption of vegetables is also up 16 percent.

 
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