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"Fat" police!
alledan
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MILFORD, Conn. (AP)- Some parents of students at a Milford elementary school are reacting angrily to a ban on all sweet treats. Principal Robert Davis has ruled out all goodies such as cakes, cupcakes or other food brought in for celebrations at Meadowside Schools.
Health officials said Davis enacted the prohibition against the treats and adopted a new policy of using games and crafts to celebrate birthdays, holidays and special occasions.
While city health officials praised the policy as a way to combat childhood obesity, some parents said city and school officials shouldn't regulate what their children can eat, especially during school celebrations.
Parent Jack Fowler said no one should dictate what students can bring to school for special events. He said health and school officials have turned into the ``fat police,'' in an attempt to rid schools of foods children enjoy.
Mayor James L. Richetelli Jr. said as a parent he can understand health and school officials concern regarding food allergies and childhood obesity, but cupcakes should remain.
Information from: New Haven Register, http://www.ctcentral.com
Health officials said Davis enacted the prohibition against the treats and adopted a new policy of using games and crafts to celebrate birthdays, holidays and special occasions.
While city health officials praised the policy as a way to combat childhood obesity, some parents said city and school officials shouldn't regulate what their children can eat, especially during school celebrations.
Parent Jack Fowler said no one should dictate what students can bring to school for special events. He said health and school officials have turned into the ``fat police,'' in an attempt to rid schools of foods children enjoy.
Mayor James L. Richetelli Jr. said as a parent he can understand health and school officials concern regarding food allergies and childhood obesity, but cupcakes should remain.
Information from: New Haven Register, http://www.ctcentral.com
Comments
When I was a kid in both Jr High and High School we had a P.E. class. We ran track and field, cross country, played basketball, flag football and other ACTIVITIES that burn calories. We did this everyday.
Kids today are just too lazy . They dont get excercise at school anymore as the schools have done away with PE to cut costs, and while at home they play video games.
The parents need to pick up the ball and see that their kids get more excercise.
Joe
"Never let school interfere with your education"
Chris8161
Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof!