No-Cupcakes School Policy Battles Childhood Obesity (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork – Northeast Elementary Magnet School, in Danville, Ill., won a gold medal for fighting childhood obesity with a “no cupcakes” policy, active learning, classroom fitness and improved school nutrition. Northeast is the first elementary school to win the Alliance for a Healthier Generation award. Here’s a look at AHG, Northeast’s anti-obesity initiatives and how parents are responding.