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A recent study published in Perspectives in Public Health has found that Danish schools committed to serving organic food to their students encourage healthy eating more than ‘non-organic’ schools. ‘Organic’ schools surveyed in the study were much more likely to support healthy eating through the adoption of food nutrition policies designed to ensure healthy eating and establish good dietary patterns. With the integration of more organic and healthy foods into school menus, students gain an increased awareness of the importance of eating a healthy diet and are more likely support sustainable food production in the future.