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School Nutrition Education: Pilot Program for Children's Health

This act establishes a pilot program to improve children's eating habits in schools by hiring nutrition educators and creating school gardens. Students will gain better access to knowledge about healthy eating and learn how to choose nutritious meals. The program aims to increase the consumption of healthy meals and snacks by students.
Key points
Schools can receive funding to hire nutrition educators and establish school gardens to teach children about healthy eating.
The program aims to help students, especially those from lower-income backgrounds or with health issues, make better choices and consume healthy meals.
Collaboration between schools, non-profit organizations, farmers, and local food businesses will be encouraged to enhance nutrition education.
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Additional Information
Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act of 2021
Print number: S 1421
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-04-28