>>> of attention paid to school lunches, especially with first lady michelle obama leading the push for healthier food. but there is something else going on that a growing number of our public schools across this country are seeing. an issue when the students are fed in the school day . our report tonight from nbc's kate tur.
>> reporter: 17-year-old joe kanao is rushing out for school. no time for breakfast, class starts at 8:15. his first meal today is pizza, only a couple of bites, though.
>> it doesn't sit right with my stomach.
>> reporter: that is because it is 9:55 in the morning, joe 's regular fourth period lunch.
>> i think it is too early. they should have lunch at lunchtime.
>> reporter: early, but it is happening across the country. schools in at least six states start lunch before 1:00 in the morning. and in some places they eat as early as 8:30 in the morning. nobody thinks it is ideal, but for many schools like vernon high school here, they simply don't have another choice.
>> reporter: a big reason, they say, overcrowded schools and tight budgets.
>> we had close to 1900 students here and could only fit about 14 hundred in the cafeteria at one time.
>> reporter: one principal made headlines by calling her 9:45 in the morning, brunch. one spokesperson studied earlier lunches and found that they can lead to unhealthy snacking.
>> yes, parents should be concerned, definitely. there is some research that learning can be hampered if young people are hungry.
>> reporter: as for joe , the day doesn't stop with the final bell.
>> as an athlete when you get to your soccer game, how hungry are you? how hard is it for you?
>> sometimes i feel sluggish, and like i can't do it. i'm just really tired.
>> reporter: nine hours running on a couple of bites of pizza and fries from his 9:55 in the morning lunch. katy tur.
Source: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/49111517/
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