Report from Guatemala/Elementary School Bans Sugar

[Guest guest]

Hi Nick,

 

Glad your trip went well. I can't remember if you mentioned the details of the

purpose of your trip, but it sounds like you might be interested in this article

about a principal who banned sugar, and increased whole foods and exercise, if

you haven't seen it. It's very cool and inspiring!

 

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/11/sugar.free.school/index.html

 

Laurie

 

, " Nick Hein " <nick.hein wrote:

>

> The kids were beautiful and pleasant to talk (er, um, well - gesture) with.

The dental students were lamenting the recent introduction of sweet processed

snack foods in the schools (the vendors give a kickback to the school to pay for

books) - the kids are so hyper on sugar that they can't sit still to read the

books or listen. We hope to change that in future trips. It's ultimately a

matter of someone caring enough to stay there and follow through.

>

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

Thanks for sending the link, I've passed it on to the trip's head dentist. I'll

let you know what happens.

Nick

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Laurie Swanson

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 1:14 AM

Re: Report from Guatemala/Elementary School Bans

Sugar

 

 

Hi Nick,

 

Glad your trip went well. I can't remember if you mentioned the details of the

purpose of your trip, but it sounds like you might be interested in this article

about a principal who banned sugar, and increased whole foods and exercise, if

you haven't seen it. It's very cool and inspiring!

 

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/11/sugar.free.school/index.html

 

Laurie

 

, " Nick Hein " <nick.hein wrote:

>

> The kids were beautiful and pleasant to talk (er, um, well - gesture) with.

The dental students were lamenting the recent introduction of sweet processed

snack foods in the schools (the vendors give a kickback to the school to pay for

books) - the kids are so hyper on sugar that they can't sit still to read the

books or listen. We hope to change that in future trips. It's ultimately a

matter of someone caring enough to stay there and follow through.

>