The Crisis in Child Obesity -- Now Spurring Schools to Do Better

re: The Crisis in Child Obesity -- Now Spurring Schools to Do Better

lisah24 — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:34:58 GMT

I don't understand why this is such an issue. I pack my kid's lunch. School lunches cost money here in Pasadena. And I am not willing to pay for what they serve. So my kids eat what I give them or nothing.

Do these parents have no food that they can send to school for their kids to eat? Are they reliant on the food that the schools serve?

Maybe if every parent sent food to school with their kid and stopped relying on the schools to feed their kids things would improve.

re: The Crisis in Child Obesity -- Now Spurring Schools to Do Better

Mansfieldwhite — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:00:09 GMT

Take vending machines out of schools. Make PE a regular "have to" class.

re: The Crisis in Child Obesity -- Now Spurring Schools to Do Better

curlilox — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:59:13 GMT

In my area of the country, junk food still rules in the schools! Today, in our school systems, ladies and gentlemen, we will be serving corndogs, tator tots, and jello with fruit cocktail! For those who prefer something better, we will have on the side rusty iceberg lettuce and Hidden Valley Dressings. Of course, for dessert, top it off with chocolate chip cookie.
Pop is still in the vending machines, and meals at games are equally disgusting! The school board complains about the quality of the food, but noone ever does anything about it.
I don't think they would listen to me either. They never did when we were in the system, and now I home school my last 2 children. At least I know what they are studying and eating!

re: Schools Are Finally Doing Better on Nutrition and Fitness

mmc88121 — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:11:59 GMT

At least it is a start. Sometimes you have to start with baby steps and then learn to run.

Mary

re: Schools Are Finally Doing Better on Nutrition and Fitness

samurai — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:24:06 GMT

The schools have a long way to go in my opinion.
I went to my child's teacher to see about having a pinata party for my little girls birthday. Traditionally, hard candy is inside that is revealed once the children break open the pinata.
Her teacher said, "Oh, new rules: only healthfood at the parties". "OK" I said, "What do you suggest?"
"Well," she said, "how 'bout those little cheese fish crackers or some pretzels?"

I am pleased that at least they are trying.