A recent study has found that Tennessee ranks low in terms of supporting healthy nutrition for young children. The state was ranked 43rd out of 50 states in the Childhood Nutrition Index. The study points to several factors contributing to this ranking, including high consumption of sugary drinks and low daily intake of fruits and vegetables among children ages 1 to 5.

Childhood poverty is also a concern. Further details about the study and its findings are available from the source. The results add to ongoing discussions about childhood nutrition and food access in Tennessee.