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Wednesday, October 12
Should government set nutrition standards for schools?
by
Marion Owen
on Wed 12 Oct 2005 12:06 AM AKDT
The Associated Press reports that 9 out of 10 schools sell junk food, with candy, soda, pizza and other snacks competing with nutritious meals.
Already plentiful in high schools, junk food has become more available in middle schools over the past five years, according to the Government Accounting Office (GAO), the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress.
"Parents should know that our schools are now one of the largest sources of unhealthy food for their kids," said Senator Tom Harkin, who asked for the study. more »
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