Limiting potatoes in school lunches
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The federal government is singling out potatoes as culprits in the fight against childhood obesity.
Potatoes can be a very healthy food, but they're often prepared in extremely unhealthy ways. The federal government is trying to cut down on the potato diet for school children and low-income families on food assistance.
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