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The average formula-fed infant consumes 6 ounces of formula per kilogram of body weight every day – that’s the same as an adult drinking nearly 4 gallons of liquid. This gives infants a relatively high risk of exposure to any toxins present in the tap water used to make the formula.
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SPOTLIGHT on Child Hunger
Published March 26, 2009Hunger affects the trajectory of a child’s life: it impacts future health, academic achievement, and even eventual workforce participation.
Continue reading SPOTLIGHT on Child HungerVPR Commentary on Child Hunger
Published March 25, 2009Commentator Ron Krupp talks about the hardships facing low-income families and children as food prices rise. He also describes the responses of communities and organizations across the state.
Continue reading VPR Commentary on Child HungerSPOTLIGHT on Voices’ 2009 Legislative Agenda
Published March 19, 2009Midpoint in this year’s legislative session we are putting a spotlight on our 2009 Legislative Agenda to highlight our recommendations.
Continue reading SPOTLIGHT on Voices’ 2009 Legislative AgendaSPOTLIGHT on Environmental Toxins
Published March 9, 2009Children are more seriously affected by toxins because of their rapidly growing and maturing bodies.
Continue reading SPOTLIGHT on Environmental ToxinsFree Press: Panel recommends reliance on federal dollars
Published February 18, 2009By Nancy Remsen • Free Press Staff Writer • February 17, 2009
MONTPELIER — The House Appropriations Committee agreed unanimously Monday on a budget adjustment bill that postpones decisions on social service cuts and relies on more than $50 million in…
Continue reading Free Press: Panel recommends reliance on federal dollarsSPOTLIGHT on Economic Well-being
Published February 16, 2009Children — 22% of our population, 100% of our future
Continue reading SPOTLIGHT on Economic Well-being