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High school FCCLA students urge stronger nutrition lessons; district officials open to curriculum review
Summary
Students from JFK High School's FCCLA chapter asked the board to strengthen nutrition education in health classes. Superintendent said district staff will examine the curriculum and explore options over the summer.
Two student leaders from JFK High School urged the Woodbridge Township Board of Education on June 12 to increase the scope and depth of nutrition instruction in health classes, arguing better education could help prevent childhood obesity.
"We ask you all to help combat and prevent the spread of childhood obesity in our community by implementing higher quality nutritional education programs," said Liam Chang, identified as vice president of membership…
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