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Article: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- October 13, 2008
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The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Florida Department of Education today began its celebration of National School Lunch Week (NSLW). The national celebration centers on the award-winning Vote for School Lunch campaign, which gives children the chance to learn about and vote for their favorite school lunch. In addition to the campaign, schools around the state will concentrate efforts on educating students and parents about the benefits of healthy food choices and physical fitness activities.
"A nutritious and balanced lunch can have a tremendous impact on not only the well-being of students, but their overall academic performance as well," said ...