Nationally, most students buy at least one sugary drink or snack every day in school—one of the many reasons why school food greatly affects their health. National guidelines are in place this year to make sure school snacks are healthy.

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YOUR VOICE is needed to make sure these changes are made in kids’ schools. It is our responsibility to ensure kids are healthy and ready to success in school and beyond. Studies show that children get better grades and miss fewer classes when they have a balanced diet. Ask your state leadership of child nutrition programs to ensure that schools are only selling healthy snacks today.

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PreventObesity.net is the only online national network of people solely dedicated to reversing the childhood obesity epidemic. We connect Leaders across the movement with hundreds of thousands of Supporters in advocacy efforts to implement policies that will help reduce childhood obesity nationwide. A project of the American Heart Association, PreventObesity.net offers free tools, services and support to the people and organizations who are working to ensure children everywhere can eat healthier and become more physically active. For more information, follow Prevent Obesity on Twitter and Facebook. Also, make sure to check out their website, www.PreventObesity.net.