Political Quotes

“I include in the Record for S. 2089, as amended, the following letters from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Feeding America, Save the Children, the School Nutrition Association, the Council of the Great City Schools, and the Center for Law and Social Policy in support of the Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022. [June 21, 2022] Protect Nutrition Security for Children: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Welcomes New Bipartisan Bill Chicago--The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics strongly supports the new Keep Kids Fed Act, introduced June 21 in Congress, as a crucial step in addressing nutrition security among school-aged children in the United States. The bill was introduced by U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (Mich.) and John Boozman (Ark.) and U.S. Reps. Bobby Scott (Va.) and Virginia Foxx (N.C.). ``Studies have shown that the school cafeteria is the healthiest place for children to eat in the U.S.,'' said registered dietitian nutritionist and the Academy's 2022-2023 President Ellen R. Shanley. ``The Keep Kids Fed Act therefore is more important than ever in providing parents and guardians with the assurance that their children are receiving healthful meals to fuel them throughout this summer as well as the next school year.'' The Academy commends the Keep Kids Fed Act, which grants the U.S.…”