Important legislation is presently in review. It is of vital importance that parents talk with legislators about the importance of nutrition and physical activity for our children. Their future is in our hands!
A recent New York Times article highlights major concerns over school lunches.
The Child Nutrition Act is due for review in September, 2009. Write to your legislators and let them know that you support a Child Nutrition Act that creates higher minimum standards for food served in schools, more funding, more freshfruits and vegetables and most importantly, let them know that you want the updated regulations to encourage school districts to establish local standards that exceed the federal mandate.
There are websites that allow you to connect with legislators directly. You might check the Healthy School Campaign
or Slow Food's Time for Lunch Campaign
There are many more.
Physical Activity is the other major legislation being affected this fall. Check out the details on the FIT Kids Act which would amend No Child Left Behind and encourage more time for Physical Activity in the student day.