Low Income Kids Eat More Fruits, Vegetables When They are in School
Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 15:30
in Mathematics & Economics
The fruits and vegetables provided at school deliver an important dietary boost to low income adolescents, according to a study. "Innovation in school food offerings for kids has emphasized increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and it's working for low income kids, but the evidence shows that a different strategy may be needed to have the same positive effect on high income kids," authors noted.