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Food costs put squeeze on cafeterias

Schools say higher costs make it harder to provide healthful meals
April 14, 2008

Sharp rises in the cost of milk, grain and fresh fruits and vegetables are hitting school cafeterias across the country, forcing cash-strapped food service managers to raise prices or pinch pennies by serving more economical dishes. Some school officials on a mission to help fight childhood obesity say it's becoming harder to fill students' plates with healthful, low-fat foods.

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