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Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools: Leading the Way to Healthier Youth
April 25, 2007

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Food choices and eating habits are learned from many sources. The school environment plays a significant role in teaching and modeling health behaviors. For some children, foods consumed at school can provide a major portion of their daily nutrient intake.

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Speakers:
VIRGINIA A. STALLINGS (chair) ERIC A. DECKER ROSEMARY DEDERICHS MARY T. STORY
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