A healthy mind, physical state, emotional state, and overall well-being are important components to being able to learn at one's optimal level. Through the development that children undergo, it can be declared that healthier students are better learners. Healthier intake of food leads to healthier students, for I beleive "you are what you eat." A banana with essential nutritents, versus a Twinkie with additives and simple sugars, will indeed provide higher quality energy, such as, on the cellular and neurological level.
The Healthier Schools Campaign advocates for policies and practices that allow all students, teachers and staff to learn and work in a healthy school environment.
The Healthy School Campaign announces their education policy recommendations [pdf], specifically supporting reform for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, on the website. They insist people to look and to read through their recommendations, and if your organization would like to show their support of education policy that promotes student health and wellness, Alex Schaible contact information is provided (via email or phone (312) 419.1810).
On the website you can download the policy recommendations and/or add your name to the petition.
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