New York Times: Philly schools battle childhood obesity

The obesity rates in Philadelphia are among some of the highest in the nation, but strides are being made, particularly in regard to children. Many schools in the city's school district are serving more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes. And administrators are reaching out to local corner store owners, to ask them to stop selling to students in the morning. This comes on the heels of a recent study led by Gary Foster, the director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple, which found that children were getting 360 calories a day from chips, candy and sugary drinks — all for an average of $1.06.
March 28, 2011 | New York Times