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The American Dietetic Association (ADA) recently published a position paper that urges local schools and their surrounding communities to work together to improve the nutritional quality of food in schools. The ADA is also advocating for better nutrition education programs to assist students in making healthy lifestyle choices.
ADA calls on schools and communities to help improve student nutrition
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In its updated position paper, ADA emphasizes:
- School-based nutrition services, including the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program are an integral part of the total education program.
- Schools and communities have a shared responsibility to provide students with access to high-quality, affordable, nutritious foods and beverages.
- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans should apply to all foods and beverages sold or served to students during the school day.
- Strong local wellness policies promote healthy school environments and nutrition integrity.
- Daily access to healthful foods through the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program will help provide adequate nourishment and may positively influence the development of healthful eating habits.
- More students need to participate in the School Breakfast Program. Eating breakfast has been shown to improve students' overall diets and may improve cognitive function, memory, test grades and school attendance rates.
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