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“The obesity epidemic among American children is becoming so bad that I think there's a growing realization across the country that we've got to change what we're feeding our kids and that school may be a really good place to start.”

Quote by Eric Schlosser

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Eric Schlosser is an American journalist and author renowned for his investigative reporting on social and political issues. Born on August 17, 1959, Schlosser has written extensively on the American food industry, labor rights, and the military-industrial complex. His most notable work is the book 'Fast Food Nation', which critically examines the impact of the fast food industry on society. more

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