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First School Lunch program in US
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Free and reduced lunch programs introduced to provide students with lunch for free or a reduced price.
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Began in Chicago in 1940/made part of the nutrition act in 1960
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Created to help meet the nutritional needs of children.
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Goal was to lay a foundation for the national nutrition policy.
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Made permanent to provide students with a healthy breakfast at free or reduced price.
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Nutrition education and training expansion launch began.
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Reauthorized by President Obama to provide more funding for school lunch programs.
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Dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity.