The State of School Lunch

3,217 views · Published 27 September 2018 · 8:22 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: Physicians Committee · 2018 · Education

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What a student eats affects everything from their health to their academic performance! Research shows that students may even earn lower grades because of unhealthy high-fat, low nutrient diets. Yet, school lunch menus are still overflowing with pizza, burgers, chicken nuggets, and milk every day. Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., stops by The Exam Room Podcast to talk about the state of school lunch in the United States and the benefits of adding more plant-based meals to lunch trays. Learn more at PCRM.org/Podcast.

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