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West Elementary making strides to fight childhood obesity - West Liberty Index(Childhood Obesity News)

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Last week West Elementary students spent time learning about healthy eating and, according to sources at the school, many students took what they learned home with them and began to teach their parents. The United States has the highest rate of childhood obesity and this has been steadily increasing for the past 30 years due, in part, to larger meal portions and less exercise. Bravo to the teachers at West Elementary for spending the time to instill healthy eating habits in their students. If nobody takes the time to talk to a child or a parent about the right foods for their bodies, chances are, they’ll go with the fastest, tastiest meal and that is rarely the healthiest meal. In addition to activities with the students, the PTO also hosted a night for the parents. So, again, bravo to West Elementary for recognizing, not only the educational needs of the children in this community but their health-related needs, as well. Read Childhood Obesity

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