Louisa May Alcott Elementary School lunches won't feature the typical school cafeteria fare this year. Instead of processed foods such as hamburgers, chicken nuggets and pizza, students will be enjoying organic foods made from scratch with locally produced ingredients.
"[Chef Greg] Christian started the OSP [Organic School Project] in response to his own daughter's health problems, hoping to bring awareness to childhood obesity, early onset type II diabetes, and behavioral problems. He believes that if children reconnect with their food source they'll be more willing to try healthier foods."
Children at the school will also help create and sustain a fruit and vegetable garden, and will learn the benefits of composting and recycling. The program, which is scheduled to run for the 2008-2009 school year, will be the first of its kind to also study the effects of more holistic approaches to obesity prevention. Source: ConsciousChoice.com
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