The Packer – Coral Beach
Retired U.S. generals are joining the chorus of produce industry, public health and medical organizations calling for Congress to extend the Child Nutrition Act of 2010 citing childhood obesity as a threat to national security…The generals are part of the organization Mission: Readiness, a nonpartisan national security organization of over 500 retired admirals, generals, and other retired senior military leaders calling for smart investments in America’s children…The retired military leaders said they support the healthier meal standards for school meals, which have been in effect since fall 2012 and require more fruits and vegetables.”(more)