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Abstract #121925

Vivian Pilant, PhD, Child Nutrition Program, South Carolina Department of Education, South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29205, 555-555-5555, vpilant@sde.state.scus

State agencies have a unique role in helping districts implement local wellness policies. Federal law requires local policies but does not establish an infrastructure for implementation. One state's experience of using a state task force report on student nutrition and physical activity for state legislation to establish infrastructure is described.

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Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

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