Summary
Project Abstract Mansfield School District (Arkansas) FRESH Network: Assisting Mansfield Schools with Understanding Contaminants in School Meals and Transitioning to Better Food Systems Across Arkansas and much of the country, school meals are often heavily reliant on ultra- processed foods—items high in sodium, additives, and preservatives that can negatively impact children’s long-term health and cognitive development. At the same time, Arkansas is a state rich in agricultural resources, presenting a powerful opportunity to reimagine school food systems using local, scratch-cooked, and nutri
