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Nutrition Education is diversified to fit all personalities
If extended education is of interest to you there are a variety of options. The traditional
The Clinton Foundation says, "Today, more than twice as many children –- and almost three times as many teens –- are overweight as in 1980."
Robert Eckel, M.D., President-Elect of the American Heart Association, emphasized the need to engage children as advocates for their own health. “We need to go right to the source and bring kids – all kids – into the equation."
Subsidies explained and more as to why we are fat: Childhood Obesity in Public Schools, Karen Saura, MH
We have one solution right in front of us! The Farm to School program is vital for both farmers and children alike. Selling to schools provides farmers with a steady and reliable market. Connecting with farms allows schools to serve more, tastier fresh fruits and vegetables. Studies of Farm to School programs show that more students participate in the school meal program when farm fresh products, instead of prepackaged, canned and processed foods, are on the menu. Increased participation in the school lunch program means increased revenue for schools.
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