One of the missions of Project Heart is to promote heart-healthy nutrition and exercise for kids and their families. "In the News" shares current news stories related to those topics.
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February 2, 2012
Colorado lawmakers consider trans-fat ban in schools
Bill to forbid any trans-fat in school food — not just the food served through regular cafeteria lunches. Read the article in the Houston Chronicle.
www.chron.com/living/article/Colo-lawmakers-consider-trans-fat-ban-in-schools-2941054.php
January 25, 2012
School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains
Read about the first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years. The Houston Chronicle reports.
www.chron.com/news/article/School-lunches-to-have-more-veggies-whole-grains-2684615.php
January 9, 2012
Childhood: Exercise Yields Dividends in the Classroom
Analysis of several studies has found that physical exercise in children improves not only cardiovascular health but also academic performance. Read the entire article from the New York Times:
Updated February 2, 2012
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