With the ever increasing epidemic of obesity hitting school yards everywhere, including the teachers and staff and just about 60% of the population...... teachers need to really push to fight for the well being of their students.
I would urge all teachers to send a letter to the school board and their government representative asking for sweeping changes in the Canadian and U.S. school systems banning junk food during school hours. The same goes for vending machines. The corporations who make the pop and artificial juice drinks need to look at healthier and cheaper ways to get good quality nutrition in schools.
Kids hold the key to our future, our health future. They are little sponges that learn what they are taught very quickly. Teach them to eat healthy and they will eat healthy, simple as that.
Parents take note, if you are overweight, your children have a greater chance of being overweight as well. It starts in the home and is carried on at school. This will secure the health of our population.
Good health, nutrition and fitness information need not be expensive. Get to the library and learn about your body. Knowledge is king!!
A.J. McAlendin
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