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school meals  

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  • School meals include the provision of food for breakfast and lunch at elementary and secondary schools. In the United States, this food is usually provided through a cafeteria kitchen located on the school grounds, although food can be either prepared on campus or brought in from a separate food preparation facility. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; School Meals]

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