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Junk food availability rises in middle schools study finds
The Government Accountability Office reports junk food like candy soda pizza is now common in nine of 10 middle and high schools. Lawmakers, led by Sen. Tom Harkin, call for nutrition standards across all school food, citing rising child obesity and long term health risks. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City districts note more healthy options but vending still offers sweets.
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