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Required Local Wellness Policy Changes in the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

By Zone Health on 1/16/2012 10:01 AM

The 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act requires several revisions to all Local Wellness Policies in the United States.  We want all of you to be aware of these changes, as well as the benefits that USDA will be offering schools thanks to the new law. Read more for details, and let us know if you have any questions about how to implement these changes successfully.

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