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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. December 20, 2017 (Vermont Business Magazine)

    Most young adults not Citizen-Ready but Vermont gets an 'A'

    Media Coverage

  2. December 18, 2017 (Conservative Daily News)

    More than 70% of young adults cannot qualify for military service

    Media Coverage

  3. November 19, 2017 (Ocala Star Banner)

    A national security risk in our midst

    Media Coverage

  4. January 26, 2017 (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

    Mid-South citizens un-readiest in nation

    Media Coverage

  5. January 25, 2017

    Citizen-Readiness Index: Tennessee

    Infographic

  6. December 13, 2016 (Supertalk Mississippi)

    Are Mississippi's Youth Too Unfit to Fight?

    Media Coverage

  7. November 16, 2016 (Kansas Public Radio)

    Generals Tour Hillcrest Elementary; Highlight Healthy Meals

    Media Coverage

  8. October 21, 2016 (Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Commentary: PA Can Invest in Children and the Nation

    Op-Ed