More than one third

The fact that the number of vending machines, snack bars, and other food options has increased strikingly in recent years

Foods that are high in fat and sugar

We should improve the nutritional value of children's meals and snacks

To limit food options that are not part of the school's healthy breakfast and lunch programs

That they follow a high nutrition standard

- Establish healthy eating habits in children by offering fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy dairy products.
- Snacks, foods, and beverages available to students should have limited calories from fats or sugars
- Choose lowfat and nonfat milk and 100% juice rather than beverages with nonnutritive sweeteners, like sugar substitutes
- Plain, unflavored water should be more readily available than carbonated or fortified waters.
- After-school and fundraising activities should apply these nutritional standards, rather than relying on candy; other high-sugar foods; and carbonated, caffeinated beverages.

- meet nutrition standards
- lose weight
- encourage better eating habits
- lead healthier lives

Speak out in your local school district about changing their food options today

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