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Panel Urges Cholesterol Testing for Kids

Submitted by Marion Herbert on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:47pm

Government health experts recommended that all children be tested for high cholesterol before they reach puberty, in an effort to get an early start in preventing cardiovascular disease.

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Wall Street Journal
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Many Ohio Schools Say Weight Law Not Up to Scale

Submitted by ANGELA PASCOPELLA on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 3:02pm

An Ohio law requiring schools to measure a child's height and weight is causing controversy, but isn't seeing much participation by districts statewide.

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NorthwestOhio.com
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Gold Medal School in Ill. Takes on a Hefty Task--Reversing Obesity

Submitted by ANGELA PASCOPELLA on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 4:49pm

No cupcakes here! An Illinois school is shaping a healthier future for their students and is determined to fight obesity. Everyone goes to the gym — every day.

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FoxNews.com
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Audit Finds New York City’s Schools Short on Physical Education

Submitted by ANGELA PASCOPELLA on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 2:40pm

Despite alarming obesity rates among school-age children and a state requirement that all students get some level of structured exercise every week, many New York City schools do not provide physical education, or do not provide it as frequently as they should, according to an audit released on Tuesday by the city comptroller.

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The New York Times

A Community Collaborates for Health

District Profile
Somerville, Mass. is a model city where civic and educational leaders are creating a culture of healthy living for young residents.
Mary Johnson Patt
District Administration, September 2011
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community
healthy schools
nutrition
obesity
wellness programs

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Gets a Boost

News Update
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will be expanding the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
Marion Herbert
District Administration, May 2011
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healthy schools
high-risk
nutrition
obesity

Starving for Recess

Feature
Elementary schools that buck tradition and place recess before lunch consistently report improvements in student nutrition and behavior.
Mary Johnson Patt
District Administration, May 2011
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exercise
healthy schools
nutrition
obesity

Tough New Issues Refocus Health Education

Feature
Technology spurs the need for new or revised curricula in schools.
Alan Dessoff
District Administration, Jan 2011
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cyberbullying
obesity
social networks

The Wholesome Chef

Feature
Jim Rowan, food service director of two northwest school districts, on feeding students quality meals
Interview by Angela Pascopella
District Administration, Jun 2009
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healthy schools
lunch programs
nutrition
obesity

The New School Lunch

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As part of a healthier school food movement, food service providers and district administrators find creative ways to provide better meals.
Brian D. Wallace
District Administration, Jun 2009
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healthy schools
lunch programs
nutrition
obesity

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