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Are ‘Competitive Foods’ Sold at School Making Our Children Fat?

Competitive foods, or foods and beverages sold outside of the school lunch program, are often cited as a contributing factor to the high rates of childhood obesity in the U.S. This article reviews the current literature on the availability and nutritional content of competitive foods in schools and the effects of these foods on students’ More

Date: March 2010

Resource Type: Journal Article

Focus Areas: School & After School