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New Study Shows Increase In Childhood Obesity During COVID-19
There has been an increase in childhood obesity since the start of the pandemic, which is a high risk factor for COVID-19, according to a recent study from the National Center for Biotechnology Information. With the addition of the virtual learning environment to the lives of many students this year, students…
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Jackson County
Student Chefs at Jackson County High School Develop New School Lunch Menu Option
Four Jackson County Comprehensive High School students developed a recipe for a black bean burger. This is just one step to include more plant-based food options on their school lunch menu. Plant-based foods do not contain any animal products. They come from plants including vegetables, fruits, seeds and legumes. The…