This article in the Washington Post today about a DC Council bill that would require DC’s public and charter schools to serve fresh, local produce and dramatically expand physical education programs shows that people are starting to get the message that just like anti-drug and anti-smoking campaigns, we must teach proper nutrition and exercise to children if we expect them to grow into adults with healthy habits.
The article also reminded me of the impassioned speech given by Tony Geraci, director of food and nutrition for the Baltimore City Public Schools, at TedXMidatlantic this year. Tony is “a man on a mission to rid the world of bad school food.” Tony’s style is in your face, no nonsense, pull no punches, and that’s why we like him so much at FitFeud.
Tony realizes, like we do, that the situation is dire and things need to be done differently if we expect meaningful change.
Check out Tony’s speech below. I hope it will inspire you as much as it inspired me.
