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40% of all Cancer is diet related.
-Fierro, Michael. “Cancer Prevention and Control Information.” National Governor’s Association: Best Practices, 2001
Poor nutritional status and hunger interfere with cognitive function, and are associated with lower academic achievement.
-“The Future of Children.” Princeton-Brookings, 2006
85% of snacks and 75% of beverages sold in school vending machines are of poor nutritional quality.
-Center for Science in the Public Interest, 2007
Only 2% of children ages 2-19 eat the USDAs five main recommendations for a healthy diet.
-Pediatrics, 1997
50% of US school districts have contracts with soft drink companies.
-Journal of School Health, 2001
During the course of 4 years in high school, a student can gain an extra 9.6 pounds just by drinking sugary drinks from school vending machines.
-Center for Science in the Public Interest, 2007
30% of the nation’s 23,000 public schools sell fast food.
-American School Food Service Association
49% of elementary schools, 67% of middle schools, and 80% of high schools sell high-fat cookies, crackers, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
-Journal of School Health, 2001
78% of schools in America do not meet the USDA’s nutritional guidelines for school meals.
-Cooper, Ann and Holmes, Lisa M. “Lunch Lessons.” HarperCollins, 2006
More than 25% of 19 to 14-month-olds eat French fries or fried potatoes on any given day.
-“The Future of Children.” Princeton-Brookings, 2006
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