We are very aware of the obesity issue. We have been strong advocates for whole child thinking in our schools which includes a strong emphasis on health and nutrition. Our school lunch and breakfast programs are switching over to healthier foods and we have eliminated soda from our vending machines. We have started walking clubs in many of our schools and are switching emphasis in our Physical education program from sports to health. The Health Office conducts annual Body Mass Index screenings. We need to do more parent workshops to get homes to work with us on diet and exercise. We are applying for a substantial grant with Hallmark Health to expand our resources and programming in this area. Last year the School Committee adopted a comprehensive Wellness policy for the school system.
