| One out of every six children in the U.S. (12.4 million) is at risk of hunger. |
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| Childhood hunger can lead to a weaker immune system and increased hospitalization rates. |
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| Poor nutrition early in life can impair neural development, leading to lower IQ. |
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| Over 60% of children in the U.S. Public School system are on the Free or Reduced Meal program. |
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| Unmet nutritional needs make it very difficult for children to learn, pay attention in class and behave properly to retain what they learn. |
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| Data shows that hungry children are sick more often and have lower academic achievement. |
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| The states with the highest food insecurity are Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Maine, South Carolina, Georgia, Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. |
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| * Data researched through reports published by the USDA.org and FRAC.org |