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Food Insecurity and Child Nutrition

Five years ago, the typical school lunch menu included pizza, chicken nuggets, and French fries. Today, schools across the country are serving healthier food as a result of science-based school nutrition standards that were aimed at quelling the childhood obesity epidemic in America. As Congress considers the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Program, Council for a Strong America is educating lawmakers about the impact of healthy school food on national security. Currently, excess weight disqualifies nearly one-third of all young adults from military service.

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  1. October 20, 2023 (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

    Protect security

    Op-Ed

  2. October 20, 2023 (Real Clear Pennsylvania)

    Farm Bill Will Help Address Military Recruitment Crisis

    Op-Ed

  3. April 27, 2023 (Edwardsville Intelligencer)

    Most young Americans unfit for military service, generals warn

    Media Coverage

  4. April 27, 2023 (Alton Telegraph)

    Most young Americans unfit for military service

    Media Coverage