Wilsonville Elementary School
Wilsonville, Alabama
Battling their state’s high childhood obesity rates—almost 18 percent of Alabama children are obese—teachers and faculty set out to provide their students with the foundation for a healthy life. Local farmers deliver fresh vegetables, such as green beans, collard greens, and sweet potatoes. Birthday parties or celebrations are healthy, too—fresh fruit instead of cake, and soda is out.
Also, staff members host nutrition lessons with parents and send out a monthly newsletter that offers suggestions for family physical activities, healthy snacks, and nutrition advice.
Battling their state’s high childhood obesity rates—almost 18 percent of Alabama children are obese—teachers and faculty set out to provide their students with the foundation for a healthy life. Local farmers deliver fresh vegetables, such as green beans, collard greens, and sweet potatoes. Birthday parties or celebrations are healthy, too—fresh fruit instead of cake, and soda is out.
Also, staff members host nutrition lessons with parents and send out a monthly newsletter that offers suggestions for family physical activities, healthy snacks, and nutrition advice.
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