ISBE Nutrition - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

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ISBE Nutrition - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

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The purpose of the program is to increase fresh fruit and fresh vegetable consumption in elementary and secondary schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

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