Why isn’t school lunch free?
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The History of School Lunch Programs in America
This chapter provides a historical overview of the development of school lunch programs in America, from their origins in the late 19th century to the implementation of the National School Lunch Act in 1946. It also discusses the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 and the political controversies surrounding the efforts to make school lunches healthier. The chapter explores the prospects of making school lunches free and the impact of proper nutrition on children's performance in school.
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