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9 sie 2024 · This systematic review assesses whether expanding free school meals to all students is associated with improved participation in the program, attendance,
1 sie 2024 · In this systematic review, UFSMs were associated with increased meal participation, no or slight improvements in attendance, and decreased obesity prevalence and suspension rates; certainty of evidence was moderate for lunch participation and low or very low for other outcomes.
21 maj 2024 · In total, more than 21 million American children now attend schools that offer free meals to all — a tenfold increase from 2010.
17 paź 2023 · Despite being a highly developed nation, the U.S. is experiencing a rise in children experiencing poverty and hunger — a rise that could be reduced by ensuring that every student receives free meals at school, experts say.
5 wrz 2024 · Should all public schools offer free lunch for children? After all, free school meals can ease hunger and lead to better performance in class.
15 lis 2021 · 84% of low-income, food-insecure households with school-age children access free or reduced-price lunches through school meals programs, removing the costs of breakfasts and lunches for their families.
Through USM, students get consistent access to nutritious meals, directly addressing food security concerns, particularly for students whose families struggle financially but do not qualify for free school meals and for students who are eligible for FRPM but choose not to eat them because of stigma.
