Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!
The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
We invite you to add your comments - if you have feedback for the blog, would like some specific topics covered, or you just want to share your experience as a parent dealing with childhood obesity.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
There are bound to be more changes than usual for your child in the 2006-2007 school year. This is the deadline that federal law has set for schools to develop a wellness policy. Part of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, this mandate says that schools must:
- Develop goals for nutritional education for children
- Set goals for regular physical activity
- Develop other school activities to promote wellness
- Adhere to nutritional guidelines for all foods available at school, including a la carte foods, vending machine foods, and foods served at school parties
The wellness policy is to be a collaborative effort between school staff, parents, students and other community members. It's not too late to get involved!
Posted By: Lori S
