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Free school meals for all may reduce childhood obesity, while easing financial and logistical burdens for families and schools (theconversation.com)
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[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 6 points 7 months ago

If kids are getting fed at school, that means the family can afford better stuff. Even if they keep buying garbage, the kids will be exposed to the idea of healthy eating.