Fewer U.S. high schools and middle schools are selling candy or salty snacks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studies nutrition. The CDC did a survey on school nutrition. It collected information from public schools in 34 states. It asked about what types of foods were being sold in each school. The report compares the results from 2006 to 2008. During those years, the proportion of schools selling unhealthful snacks dropped. It fell from 54 percent to 36 percent. The number of schools selling sodas or artificial fruit drinks also dropped. It fell from 62 percent to 37 percent.
The sales have been
A. required
B. extended
C. promoted
D. investigated
Answer (1)
The proportion of U.S. schools selling unhealthy snacks has significantly decreased between 2006 and 2008, indicating a positive shift towards better nutrition. The study shows a reduction in schools offering unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks. These trends suggest an emphasis on promoting healthier food options in schools. ;
