Elementary school teachers report increased student hunger and anxiety after universal free school meals ended

September 1, 2026 · 10:20 pm 1 sources

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• Elementary school teachers report increased student hunger and anxiety after universal free school meals ended
  Phys.org · September 1, 2026 22:20
  A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior explored elementary school teachers' experiences before and after the end of the federal universal free school meals (UFSM) policy. Researchers found that teachers perceived the policy had helped reduce student hunger and…