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08/04/2014 3:15 PM EDT
With childhood obesity levels at an all-time high, parents, schools—even whole communities—are getting behind the movement to help young people eat healthier. As the new school year approaches, Food and Drug Administration registered dietitian Shirley Blakely says consumers should focus on two main things when buying food for children to eat for lunch; the nutrition facts label and the ingredients of the product.
Read the Consumer Update to learn more about nutrition basics that can help fight child obesity.


