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[Communities that do step up to reverse poor nutrition trends often face considerable opposition from soda and junk food manufacturers, but while] it used to be that industry always won, that's not always the case now, ... because schools are already in the business of feeding children; it's a matter of changing what's offered, not necessarily taking on new responsibilities.

Margo Wootan

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