America's Healthiest Schools 2010 Part I

An A+ for health

Here's a frightening fact: Nearly one in three children and teens in this country are obese or overweight. That’s why Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) set out to recognize schools that are taking steps to end that trend.


We’re honoring these five as part of the USDA/Healthmagazine HealthierUS Schools Challenge. Try some of these inspiring ideas in your community!

By Kimberly Holland
From Health magazine