April 21, 2010

Nutrition: A Matter of National Security?

Author: Brady Koch

The fight against hunger may now also be a fight to keep the nation safe.

A new report released Tuesday says more than 9 million young adults, or 27 percent of all Americans ages 17 to 24, are too overweight to join the military.

The free and reduced school lunch program makes a big impact in our food insecure families.

What do you think can be done to not only provide food but provide healthy food to children?

Brady Koch
Director of Agency Relations & Programs