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...From Eric Bost, of the Department of Agriculture, we heard of an initiative before Congress to designate ?healthy schools? based on three criteria having to do with phys ed, vending machines and risk avoidance curriculum. The criteria seem a bit squishy - having ?some level of physical activity? was the phys ed goal - but he did mention the key step of offering schools financial incentives for schools. This is something we need to do. From Tom Stenzel of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, we heard about a Department of Agriculture pilot program that gives free fruits and vegetables as snacks...