Americans' Views on School Food and Child Nutrition

Our public opinion research shows that most American parents and voters support strong nutrition standards for school meals and snacks. They are concerned about the issue of childhood obesity and believe the availability of healthy food in schools is important to students’ well-being and ability to learn.

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Parents Support Healthier School Food Standards
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New poll suggests parents of school-age children overwhelmingly support national standards for all foods and beverages sold to students during school.

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