
This quarterly newsletter focuses on the latest research, reports, and resources from government agencies, academic researchers, think tanks, and elsewhere at the intersection of food insecurity, poverty, the federal nutrition programs, dietary quality, and health.
Key Findings:
School meals improve food security for U.S. students.
School meals boost consumption of fruits, vegetables, and milk.
School breakfast participation can lower the probability of students being overweight.
School breakfast improves attendance, behavior, academic performance and academic achievement.