This alert was sent out by the American Heart Association, and the Dallas Coalition for Preventing Childhood Obesity, which I am a part of:
There is a movement to set Texas back in its fight to combat childhood obesity. A proposed law would strip PE requirements for all high school students. Now is not the time to reduce physical education in schools and lawmakers need to know this is unacceptable. Please take action today and tell your elected officials to preserve PE in schools.
Obesity is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke and a risk factor for diabetes, cancer, and many other chronic health problems. Now is not the time to take PE out of school, if anything we should be increasing it.
We are asking lawmakers to change the portion of SB/HB 3 that removes PE requirements. Your message will go to your State Representative and State Senator as this bill is in both the House and Senate.
Please do not hesitate to contact your State Representative and State Senator! If you have questions, please email us at girlsinmotion@gmail.com
Thanks,
Mandy
1 comment:
I am with you Mandy, and I also think that nutrition should be part of a school curriculum for elementary school; I feel that knowing what the implications of the different types of food on your body can help with eating problems.
Dikla
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