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Study reveals parent perceptions of school meals associated with student participation in school meals

May 27th, 2024
By Wendi Gosliner, Monica D Zuercher, Lorrene D Ritchie, Brianna Aguayo Villalon
School meals have been shown to be the healthiest source of food for US students on average and have been associated with multiple benefits to students. However, not all students eat school meals, even if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals based on their family income.
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