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USDA School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study

School Meals

Published

January 24th, 2023

This report presents findings from the School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study (SNMCS), the first comprehensive, nationally representative study of the school meal programs since these program reforms were implemented.

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The USDA is the federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food.

USDA School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study

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