Universal Free School Meals and School and Student Outcomes
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- 1 August 2024
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Network Open
- Vol. 7 (8) , e2424082
Abstract
The White House National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health was released in the fall of 2022 with the goal to “end hunger in America and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030 so fewer Americans experience diet-related diseases.”1 This strategy included “advancing a pathway to free school meals for all,” referred to as universal free school meals (UFSMs).1 Prior to allocating federal funds, research should be reviewed to assess the effectiveness of UFSMs.Keywords
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