Article: PRESIDENT PROCLAIMS OCT. 8 - 14 AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

The White House released the following proclaimation:

For 60 years, the National School Lunch Program has contributed to the health and well being of America's youth. National School Lunch Week highlights the many achievements of the National School Lunch Program and the importance of helping children develop good nutrition habits.

Eating healthy foods and maintaining an active lifestyle are vital for children's health and reduce their risk of serious long term health problems, such as obesity, asthma, and diabetes. The National School Lunch Program, part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides more than 29 million children with healthy meals each day. The program ...

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