In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered dietitian nutritionist Bessie O'Connor answers the question, "How does school meals support healthier kids?”

In the United States, an alarming 1 in 6 children experience food insecurity. Supporting school meal programs that help feed children are part of the solution to ensuring all children are able to access nutrient-rich foods like milk, fruit, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins needed for optimal health. Expanding school meal programs and making them free for all kids are a way to help Americans achieve nutrition security. 

Join Bessie as she explains how school meals support healthier students, providing a critical access point for the nutritious foods needed to support optimal growth and development. When coupled with nutrition education, students have the tools they need to establish healthy eating patterns for lifelong health. 

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