It is often said that children are more open to change than adults. This is because children have not yet established a strong daily routine, nor have they had habits long enough for them to be deeply embedded in their lifestyle. If schools begin teaching elementary age kids the value of a healthy lifestyle, there is a strong chance of a successful outcome. Children will most likely take what they learned in school home and share it with their family. Because there is no real argument against living a healthy lifestyle, I believe that changing school lunch menus to be healthier, as well as enforcing healthy habits within the school can only have positive benefits.
This is why I am advocating the revision of the Aberdeen, South Dakota elementary school nutrition standards to mandate that student meals meet specific guidelines in fat, sugar and cholesterol content.
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