Childhood Obesity Facts

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Antibiotics in Jeopardy

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Elementary school menu

Education in America: Facts and Figures as Students Head Back to School

The Benefits of Recess before Lunch

Intervistata alla conferenza EG 2007, la signora del "pranzo rinnegato" Ann Copper  parla dell'imminente rivoluzione nel modo in cui i bambini mangiano a scuola -- cibo locale, sostenibile, stagionale e perfino educativo.

Anna Copper parla dei pranzi nelle mense scolastiche

The food served in American schools shapes children's health, learning, and even their future lifespans. With most school meals containing processed ingredients, chemicals, and almost no fresh produce, today's children face skyrocketing rates of diabetes—up to half of African-American and Hispanic students may develop it. Industrial agriculture and government policies make cheap, unhealthy food the default. Transforming school lunches into fresh, regional, and sustainable meals can reverse this trend and give kids the tools to thrive.