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Junk foods still plentiful at elementary schools - TODAY Health - TODAY.com

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Overall, about 45 percent of schools sold sugary and salty snacks. Some schools sold low-fat salty snacks and baked goods, including pretzels and low-fat ice cream, but their high sugar or salt content makes them a poor choice, Turner said.

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The issue is that school cafeterias operate outside of the school budget. They are a for-profit entity, so they sell the snacks to get in the black.

    Reply#1 - Wed Feb 8, 2012 7:23 AM EST
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