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As a family physician, I believe that this is such an important topic. I want to find ways to promote both local and nutritional food.  I do not agree with the school's argument that they can not increase the quality of foods because they are worried that kids will go hungry, -assuming that the children will not pick the more nutritious foods.  The school needs to set an example. If someone is hungry they will eat the food in front of them.  Children need to be exposed to good food to form good food habits. Once they are adults, these practices are not easily changed.

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