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June TV Show Spotlights Child Health and Nutrition, Proper Diet and Fitness Help Make Students Ready to Learn |
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This month's U.S. Department of Education TV show will focus on providing children with proper diet and healthy habits that will help fortify their minds and bodies for learning in the classroom. Tuesday's program, entitled "Child Health and Nutrition," will examine how state and federal agencies are working with schools and families to promote healthy, active lifestyles in students. The show will highlight national and local programs that encourage students to eat right and exercise; discuss the latest research on the health and fitness of America's youth; spotlight the new federal guidelines for child nutrition; and provide tips for parents on how they can ensure that their children adopt healthy habits that will help them learn and grow. A profile of the Appleton Area School District's "Education for Healthy Kids" (EHK) initiative in Appleton, Wisconsin. White Physical Education Program grant-is gaining national acclaim for how it motivates students and promotes an overall culture of wellness through state-of-the-art fitness equipment; school, parent and community involvement; nutritious food offerings; physical education integration across the curriculum; and highly trained PE staff. Produced by "Connect With Kids"-an integrated content company focused on helping parents and schools improve the social, emotional and physical well being of children-The Biggest Generation is an inspiring program featuring real children and families who are combating the forces of obesity by taking charge of their own health at home and in school.
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