Fitness & Nutrition in Schools

Gym class, fitness, health, and nutrition are the list of subjects covered in this week's episode. Learn about the origins of physical education in schools, legislation and funding initiatives aimed at keeping students healthy, and changes to school nutrition standards that caused a bit of a stir. The hosts also discuss the NFL's Play 60 program and the importance of accepting physical education as part of a well-rounded schooling. This week, the hosts learned about flossing and cherry blossoms.

Episode note: This week's episode was recorded before the outbreak of the coronavirus that has shut down much of the hospitality industry around the U.S., so please be aware that we aren't currently recommending travel to D.C. to view the cherry blossoms.

Sources:

Combating Obesity in K-12 Learners, Claudia Guedes

Approaches to Physical Education in Schools

Wikipedia: Physical Education

Let's Move Initiative

Plato's Republic

Wikipedia: The Turner Movement

CDC Obesity Facts

USDA Press Release on School Meals

NFL Play 60 Program

SHAPE America

Education Post Article on Physical Education