2 Jefferson City elementary schools give kids a boost in nutrition

Page Newsome avails herself of a healthy afternoon snack as she works on a project at South Elementary School. She is a fourth-grade student in Angie Clark’s classroom. Photo by Julie Smith.

By Michelle Brooks

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Kids are eating their broccoli — even looking forward to it.

Healthy snacks like cubes of cantaloupes or florets of cauliflower are welcomed enthusiastically into classrooms at Jefferson City's South Elementary School three days per week.

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“I like cantaloupe; it’s juicy and sweet,” said fifth-grader Paige Ireland. “(The snack) gets me energized; helps me think better and stuff.”

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mamaj01 2 years, 4 months ago

HELLO JCPS! lets all get on this band wagon! i know i would LOVE that my daughter could eat stuff like that during the day, instead of fries and stuff. i dont mind that stuff every once in awhile, but they need other healthy options in school. AND MORE P.E!!!

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