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Call to Action: Healthy School Nutrition Environment
The American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dietetic Association, National Hispanic Association, National Medical Association, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) call on schools and communities to recognize the health and educational benefits of healthy eating and the importance of making it a priority in every school. At the same time, the associations are encouraging their members to provide leadership in helping schools promote healthy eating for our Nation's children. Establishment of local policies that create a supportive nutrition environment in schools will provide students with the skills, opportunities, and encouragement they need to adopt healthy eating patterns.
Ten keys have been developed to assist each school community in writing a prescription for change. Download and print the Call to Action, below, and begin promoting healthy eating behaviors in your own school community.
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