I am the school nurse at 3 elementary schools and 2 middle schools in a public school district in CA. Going into the classroom and talking about nutrition, fitness, and good health has shown me that children want to know more about their bodies and what is good for them.
Learning about what healthy weight to height ratios means to them is a start to helping them understand the importance of healthy food choices, an active lifestyle, and overall good health for a long, healthy life.
Most of these children are active outside of their school day, however, empowering them with knowledge about living a healthy life will assist them in making better choices for themselves in terms of fitness and nutrition. They are bright children, but they need guidance and knowledge to assist them in this lifelong endeavor of living a healthy life.
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I am the school nurse at 3 elementary schools and 2 middle schools in a public school district in CA. Going into the classroom and talking about nutrition, fitness, and good health has shown me that children want to know more about their bodies and what is good for them.
Learning about what healthy weight to height ratios means to them is a start to helping them understand the importance of healthy food choices, an active lifestyle, and overall good health for a long, healthy life.
Most of these children are active outside of their school day, however, empowering them with knowledge about living a healthy life will assist them in making better choices for themselves in terms of fitness and nutrition. They are bright children, but they need guidance and knowledge to assist them in this lifelong endeavor of living a healthy life.