Elementary School Nutrition and The Call to Action
This website was initially created to increase awareness and improve nutrition with respect to the American educational system. This site, and many others, aims to help society take matters into their own hands. By coming to a site like this, you have already taken the first step towards a healthy future. Be sure to stay updated with the most current health information by following the news and scientific health publications.
Talk to them!
Especially because elementary school children do not use computers extensively, it is difficult for them to find an informative site like this, thus adults (possibly including you) should help guide America’s youth into making the right choices. Teach them that they need their omega-3’s, or at least that they need to eat their fish at school, rather than trading it for greasy French fries. Really, most kids do not consider the effects of the food they eat. One possible way to increase nutrition awareness is having your child keep a week-long log of the food they eat. That way, you can sit down with them at the end of the week and show them their right decisions and their wrong decisions. As discussed in the Elementary School Nutrition and The Body Section, eating habits form at an early age, thus the best remedy for an unhealthy eating style is prevention. Also, be a positive role model for health. Show the 8 year olds that even you venture to eat your carrots and Brussels sprouts. Make sure the youth in your area understand that nutrition has detrimental effects no matter your age, and in fact, the age of elementary school students is a critical and delicate time to develop health issues, such as obesity.
Also, American adults need to exercise their political powers in nutritional reform by supporting progressive changes like the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Concrete movements towards solving unhealthy meals are a key factor in decreasing unhealthy eating habits in youth, and ultimately America in general. Since public elementary school lunches depend on government legislation, it makes sense that a way to solve an issue dealing with lunches is to go to the government. Including both federal and national elections, you should be prepared to make a stand for American health by choosing candidates that will pass legislation like the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
Talk to them!
Especially because elementary school children do not use computers extensively, it is difficult for them to find an informative site like this, thus adults (possibly including you) should help guide America’s youth into making the right choices. Teach them that they need their omega-3’s, or at least that they need to eat their fish at school, rather than trading it for greasy French fries. Really, most kids do not consider the effects of the food they eat. One possible way to increase nutrition awareness is having your child keep a week-long log of the food they eat. That way, you can sit down with them at the end of the week and show them their right decisions and their wrong decisions. As discussed in the Elementary School Nutrition and The Body Section, eating habits form at an early age, thus the best remedy for an unhealthy eating style is prevention. Also, be a positive role model for health. Show the 8 year olds that even you venture to eat your carrots and Brussels sprouts. Make sure the youth in your area understand that nutrition has detrimental effects no matter your age, and in fact, the age of elementary school students is a critical and delicate time to develop health issues, such as obesity.
Also, American adults need to exercise their political powers in nutritional reform by supporting progressive changes like the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Concrete movements towards solving unhealthy meals are a key factor in decreasing unhealthy eating habits in youth, and ultimately America in general. Since public elementary school lunches depend on government legislation, it makes sense that a way to solve an issue dealing with lunches is to go to the government. Including both federal and national elections, you should be prepared to make a stand for American health by choosing candidates that will pass legislation like the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
Additionally, perhaps avoiding hot lunches altogether can be a temporary solution while America fixes the meals. Instead, have your child bring in sack lunch, filled with the knowledge gained from this site. Include omega-3’s and avoid high fat foods. Beware the short comings of elementary school lunches, because an education is not the only thing kids get at school.