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What You Can Do - In Schools

• Encourage schools to assure every child has some physical activity every day in school.
• Ask that healthy food options like low-fat milk, vegetables, and fruits always be available.
• See that vending machines offer healthy food options, not soda and candy.
• Urge implementation of a policy banning tobacco use on school grounds and at all school functions.
• Work with school and town officials to develop and maintain safe walking and biking routes to school.
• See that healthy options are offered at sporting and other group events.

 

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