The fact is that overweight kids grow up to be overweight adults who suffer a drastically higher incidence of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. According to the World Health Organization adolescent survey, U.S. adolescents are less likely to exercise as frequently and less likely to have a good diet than students in other industrial countries. Other contributors are feelings of inadequacy, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. The health issues of eating disorders and obesity deserve front-page attention. It takes the community working together to find the solutions to the daily health of our school children.
Nutrition education is part of the solution for both the eating disorders and obesity.
The school lunch program is a participative method of learning healthy eating habits. Quesadilla Prepare Mexican grilled cheese sandwich using flour tortillas. Oriental Stir-Fry Cooked to order or in small batches. Veggie Sandwiches Use choices of lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumber on bagels, sour-dough, or mixed grain breads. Veggie Burger Prepared veggie patty ready to heat and serve.