Island Schools Get Healthy
May 15, 2008
The state Education and Health departments have come out with a new guidelines calling for healthier school lunches and more physical activity for students. Over the next four years, schools will begin removing foods and drinks high in fat and sugar and will begin promoting more healthy food choices. Physical activity will also be encouraged. Under the plan which was started this year, students will have at least 20 minutes of recess per day.
