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An Analysis of the Local Food Procurement Practices of Kentucky SchoolsThere is overwhelming evidence that Kentucky’s children are unhealthy and getting unhealthier, with the Commonwealth consistently ranking among the top spots on all the lists you don’t want to be on. It is not a coincidence that Kentucky's children also rank among the most economically insecure and hungry in the nation. Nelson Mandela once said that "the true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children." If that is true, Kentucky policymakers, schools, and direct-service organizations must hold each other accountable for past failures and work together to support struggling families and children...
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