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Children spend a large percentage of their waking hours in school and are highly influenced by
their school environment. In 2006, the federal government mandated the establishment of school
wellness policies in response to the growing problem of overweight and obesity among U.S. children.
School administrators across the country spearheaded the creation and adoption of wellness policies,
with broad implications in the school, including the cafeteria, classroom and playground.
The Dannon Institute recognizes the importance of nutrition and physical activity in promoting children's
health and has developed tools to support superintendents, district administrators and wellness committees
in their efforts to take school wellness to the next level.
For more information about these and
other Dannon Institute programs, visit www.dannon-institute.org.
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