Sadly, hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and clogged arteries are no longer exclusive to adults. With the rise of childhood obesity, more and more kids are experiencing health problems much earlier in life, making the need for action more critical than ever!
Part of the solution to addressing this problem must be prioritizing wellness within the school environment. Congress is currently working on the Child Nutrition Act, the bill that guides the meal programs and nutrition standards for our nation’s schools- so now is our chance to urge our legislators to make important improvements to the current law. This includes:
- Restricting the junk food sold in cafeterias, snack shops, and vending machines;
- Strengthening local wellness policies that establish the nutrition and physical activity goals of school districts; and
- Increasing funding for the school meal programs to help improve nutrition standards.
Contact your legislators today in support of healthier schools for healthier kids!
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