Health perceptions and stigma keep kids from eating school meals
Coronavirus
New York University Jul 18 2025 During the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government enabled schools to provide all children, regardless of need, with free meals to address nutrition and food insecurity. While program participation increased, many students declined the free meals, missing out on potential health and academic benefits. A new study by nutrition researchers identifies several barriers cited by foodservice directors-the leaders who run school food programs-to student participation,
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