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Jeff Merkley: “Is there research on that? This was an interesting article, but is there research yet on that type of changes in…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2009
Is there research on that? This was an interesting article, but is there research yet on that type of changes in elementary schools as it might impact obesity or also impact academic performance?
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley questions research on school changes affecting obesity and academic performance.

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