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.

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Renew The Child Nutrition Act - The Senate Needs Help

by Ellinorianne

It's time to vote, or at least we may think it is time for the Renewal of the Child Nutrition Act and I've been following very closely for almost a year now.

This is important policy that affects the lives of thirty million kids a day and what may be the only source of nutrition they receive if they are facing hardships in their personal lives.  School food matters, what we chose to feed our children is a reflection of what our priorities are as a society.  Not only does it say how important do we think our children's health is, but it has been proven to have an impact on their ability to learn, thrive and succeed academically.

And the other issue at the forefront here is tied to health care, sustainable agriculture and where our Government puts its farm subsidies.  Boy, and you thought it was just school lunches.

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