“The lack of access to proper nutrition is not only fueling obesity, it is leading to food insecurity and hunger among our children.”
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The food pyramid is very complicated. It doesn't give you as much info in a quick glance as the plate does.
Proper school nutrition must be complemented by activities outside of the cafeteria. The decisions parents make to keep their kids healthy are critical in fighting this battle on the home front.
Local and regional food systems are about opportunity.
We know that there are significant health benefits from consuming more fruits and vegetables, and that's an opportunity for us to sort of move away from some of the meals that we've been preparing in the past.