The Breakfast Club of Canada estimates that, on average, more than 40 per cent of students in schools are now relying on food programs daily in Canada.

Speak Up for School Food is supporting a cost-shared, universal food program that will ensure all Canadian students have access to at least one nutritious snack and meal at school every day.

There's some truth to the idea that students heading into their first year of post-secondary school might gain a few pounds, according to one professor.