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According to a 2023 NIH study, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of obesity for youth living in poverty, suggesting meaningful progress in addressing childhood health concerns. After over a decade, this raises a critical question: Did the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act work as intended?

Nearly 70% of a typical child's diet is made up of ultra-processed foods, many of which come from schools. This raises the critical question of what percentage of school food is unhealthy, a complex issue influenced by evolving policies and budgetary constraints.