I recently ended up in a long conversation with another mother at our children’s elementary school who told me about the ongoing conflict among the school’s board members about nutrition in the school. Apparently, the head of the committee wants all things sugar banned from the school — even lollipops for Valentine’s Day.
My friend — [...]
Busy Parents: The Real Cause of Childhood Obesity
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Will Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign Work?
February 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I admit it sounds good. Who doesn’t want to put an end to childhood obesity? We all have a stake in this fight. Obesity rates tripled in the past 30 years, and as a result American children may face a shorter expected lifespan than their parents. So what is the answer?
Michelle Obama’s answer includes a [...]
Michelle’s Anti-Obesity Campaign
February 4, 2010 By 15 Comments
Who really benefits from the ostensible push for improved nutrition in the schools?
