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School and Nutrition

Most kids eat their lunch at school, either foods prepared by the school or packed from home. Learn more about school and nutrition.

How Nutrition Affects Kids and Learning
Eating right helps kids do better in school. Learn why children should start the day with a good breakfast. Picking out the best lunch and snack foods is important too.

Book Review: Roadmap to Healthy Foods in Schools
Maybe you can work with your local schools to improve school lunch. The Nutrition Resource Foundation provides help for people who want to make changes in school lunch programs.

Healthy Sack Lunch Tips
If you don't want your children to eat the foods served at school, you can pack lunches for them. Not sure how? I've got some ideas for you.

Healthy Snacks for Teens
Most kids are hungry after a long day at school. Teenagers are old enough to have the house to themselves, but they may need a little help planning snacks. Have these healthy snacks ready for your kids when they come home from school.

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