Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux donned an apron and chef’s hat to serve 6th, 7th and 8th graders lunch last week Bunche Middle School in Atlanta. The 6 foot 2 inch, 300 lb lineman encouraged students to partake of the new lunch menus required this year by federal nutritional guidelines, which means more vegetables and fresh fruits. “It is important for youth to intake the right foods and nutrients,” Babineaux explained. “We want to try to help our kids make the right decisions and choices as far as the foods they eat.”

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