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States, School Districts Help Keep Junk Foods and Sugary Drinks Out of Elementary Schools
03/12/13 -
State Laws Aimed at Improving School Meals Help Teens Eat More Fruits and Vegetables, New Study Finds
08/13/12 -
Strong State Laws on School Snacks, Drinks May Help Prevent Weight Gain, New Study Finds
08/06/12 -
Availability of Sugary Sodas in U.S. Middle and High Schools Declines Significantly
07/02/12 -
Elementary Schools Removing Sugary Drinks, Limiting Beverage Sales to Healthy Choices
05/07/12 -
California High School Students Consuming Fewer Calories at School
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Bans on School Junk Food Pay Off in California
02/06/12 - (USA Today)
Junk Foods Widely Available at Elementary Schools
11/01/10 - (Wall Street Journal Health Blog)
Study: Elementary Schoolers Have Access to High-Fat, Sugary Drinks at School
07/22/10 - (New York Times)
Extra Weight Adds to Economic Woes
05/31/10 - (The Washington Post)
Your Neighborhood May Affect Your Teen's Weight
04/01/10 - (CNN Health Beat)
Soda Tax Isn't Curbing Obesity in Kids
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