At the wellness collaborative meeting, a panel of expert speakers described the new wellness policy and child nutrition and fitness in general. 

Jennifer Kline (director, cvparents) introduced the program for the evening.

Leslie Rothwell, CVUSD Pupil Services, explained the process for developing the wellness policy.

Gail Woodward-Lopez, nutritionist and parent, reviewed the epidemic of childhood obesity that prompted Congress to mandate the new wellness program.

Virginia Allerton, CVUSD Food Services, described the progress that has been made in food service in our schools.

Jeanie Mellor, CVUSD Adaptive PE Specialist, briefly summarized the physical education requirements and how the schools can meet the standards.

The meeting was attended by parents from at least seven schools and three school principals. We were very pleased that Mr. Kunio Okui  and Ms. Janice Friesen attended.

“One of the very best things that we parents can do for our children is to help them to learn good eating and exercise patterns,”

Dr. Thomas R. Bersot, noted cardiologist