Saturday, September 25, 2010

Feeding America #2 - nutrition in schools

by teacherken

I admit it.  For a lot of issues the first thing that comes to my mind is how it affects the kids I teach.  If I meet a famous journalist or a Member of Congress, someplace in in that conversation I will ask if they will come out and talk to my students.  More often than not they are willing.

Nutrition in schools is an important issue.  Why?  Because a hungry, malnourished child will learn less than if s/he has had breakfast, gets lunch during the day.  Because in school we have an opportunity to help establish and/or reinforce patterns of healthy eating.  Because we have a responsibility to the young people in our care to care for them, and not just their minds.



continued at Daily Kos....