- Research conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture reports that students who eat school meals provided through the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program are more likely to be at a healthy weight.
- United States Department of Agriculture also found that students who consume school lunches are more likely than non-participants to consume vegetables, milk and milk products, and meat and other protein-rich foods, both at lunch and over 24 hours. They also report that students participating in school meals consume less soda and/or fruit drinks.
- Students are less likely to gain weight during the school year when in school then during the summer when school is out.
- For the 2013-14 school year, CFB ISD received almost $100,000 in grants to build up nutrition and fitness programs for students!
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