Article: School Nutrition Association Celebrates National School Lunch Week; Week of October 11-15 Recognizes Efforts of Dedicated School Nutrition Professionals.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The School Nutrition Association, formerly the American School Food Service Association, will celebrate National School Lunch Week October 11-15 with the theme "Reach Your Peak With School Lunch". The week, which started in 1963 with a proclamation from President John F. Kennedy, is designed to raise awareness of the importance of school foodservice and nutrition.

"As the only association devoted exclusively to protecting children's health and well-being through proper nutrition, we educate parents, children, media and communities about nutrition during National School Lunch Week and throughout the year," SNA President Karen Johnson said. "We ...

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