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Consistent with research, this study found that school administrators who work in high poverty schools tend to prefer such settings, and conveyed a sense of purpose in their work. This study found that while they minimized their efforts, these school administrators were shining examples of transformative leaders who were taking steps to address the issues of food insecurity and obesity for children. Researchers estimate that it costs about one to three times as much to educate students from disadvantaged communities compared to more advantaged communities (Wall, 2006). It appears that the same is true for feeding children in disadvantaged communities. This study revealed that the overall food service expenses for these high poverty districts greatly exceeded the expenditures made in districts serving Illinois’ most affluent neighborhoods. The School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study III (USDA, 2007) indicated that over two-thirds of the public school lunches did not meet the USDA requirements for total fat or saturated fats. As the meals analyzed in this study consistently failed to meet the calorie and other nutrient benchmarks, it is evident that we must educate and provide solutions for those most responsible for the school menu. As the administrators in this study expressed their hopes and desires to serve their students more nutritious meals, I believe these transformative leaders have stumbled upon a solution that can address issues of obesity, food insecurity, and some of the economic conditions for the communities in which they serve.","Made available in DSpace on 2012-09-18T21:08:52Z (GMT). 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