Here's what I do in 6th grade

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Here's what I do in 6th grade
By Groovy Gal

A few years back, before the "America's kids are too fat" campaign, I tried to tell my 3rd graders they could only choose pizza 2 times a week and the other 3 they needed to choose from the other 2 choices. I was not strict
with this or inforced it. All I did was talk about having variety in your menu. I also incorporated healthy eating in my nutrition/science lessons. Well, I was scolded:( for doing this. I was told that I could not tell kids what to eat. I wasn't. I was just trying to teach them how to make choices. But I understood how a parent would not want me to butt in where they may be doing

a fine job themselves. Unfortunately many parents today don't have the know how or upbringing to teach about nutrition.

So, now that we don't even carry pizza as a choice, but the food isn't necessarily any healthier, it's become the governments job to tell our kids how to eat. I DO ask that my 6th grade students not eat their chips, especially the red hot cheetos, at snack time. They can still eat them, just save them for lunch. I DO talk to my students about eating healthy, exercising, and what moderation and portion control is.:) I tell my students they are "practically perfect in every way" and not to worry about what they eat but to be informed and to make healthy choices.

The proof will be in the pudding. Mmmm, chocolate pudding. That sounds good.;)