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School district looks to update wellness policy

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.oklahoman.com (Views: 35, Clicks: 4)
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Dawn Chernicky hates to see students standing against the wall during recess. The physical education coordinator for Oklahoma City Public Schools said she asks children why they’re not playing, and often it’s because they’re in trouble.

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Only 31% of California students are physically fit

nitajo sumitted ago via http://latimesblogs.latimes.com (Views: 82, Clicks: 4)
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For the second year in a row, California students have tested relatively low in a series of statewide physical fitness tests, the state Department of Education announced Thursday.

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Lunch workers study how to get kids to eat healthy

nitajo sumitted ago via http://abcnews.go.com (Views: 75, Clicks: 4)
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There will be more whole grains on school lunch menus this year, along with a wider selection of fruits and vegetables and other healthy options. The challenge is getting children to eat them.

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Study: Junk Food Laws May Help Curb Kids’ Obesity

nitajo sumitted ago via http://healthland.time.com (Views: 73, Clicks: 4)
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Laws strictly curbing school sales of junk food and sweetened drinks may play a role in slowing childhood obesity, according to a study that seems to offer the first evidence such efforts could pay off.

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Nathan Sorrell, 12, inspires in Nike's 'Find your greatness' ad

Kbuck sumitted ago via http://yourlife.usatoday.com (Views: 111, Clicks: 19)
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If you are watching TV this Olympic week, you may be asking, "Who is this amazing kid?" No, not Gabby Douglas. We all know her now. But who is the kid in that Nike "Find your greatness ad" -- the overweight boy shown slowly jogging down what looks like a lonely country road at dawn?

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A Fresh Look at What School Menus Can Be

Buldog sumitted ago via http://www.nytimes.com (Views: 72, Clicks: 4)
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As new federal standards intended to make school food more healthful and nutritious go into effect, changes are already under way in many districts.

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Despite Obesity Concerns, Gym Classes Are Cut

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.nytimes.com (Views: 119, Clicks: 8)
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Many American students are being offered little or no physical education as schools blame budget cuts.

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Math Performance Linked to Child's Weight, Study Finds

MrGreen sumitted ago via http://blogs.edweek.org (Views: 81, Clicks: 4)
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Bryan Toporek -- Could being obese as a child hinder a student's success with mathematics? A new study suggests that childhood obesity and math performance are related.

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Australia: Parents put the brakes on children riding their bikes to school

Kbuck sumitted ago via http://www.theage.com.au (Views: 99, Clicks: 6)
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Australian children are now among the most ''cosseted'' and ''chauffeured'' in the world, with a study showing more than 60 per cent are driven to and from school as the numbers who walk, cycle and take public transport fall to new lows.

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Exercise might boost kids' academic ability

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.news9.com (Views: 138, Clicks: 4)
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Promoting physical activity among young school kids can end up improving their academic performance, a new study suggests.

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L.L. Bean to donate $1 million to get kids outside

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.sunjournal.com (Views: 108, Clicks: 4)
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As part of its 100th anniversary, L.L. Bean is preparing to make a $1 million gift to a nonprofit to support healthy lifestyles for Maine children.

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New Guidelines Planned on School Vending Machines

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.nytimes.com (Views: 56, Clicks: 5)
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The Obama administration, in a continuation of its efforts to curb childhood obesity, plans to set nationwide guidelines to promote healthy choices in schools.

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