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  1. International Walk to School Day is October 5th — August 11, 2011
  2. Food pyramid out ‘My Plate’ in for healthy eating — June 2, 2011
  3. National Expert to Speak on Designing Healthy Communities — May 3, 2011
  4. Soda Tax Revenue in San Luis Obispo County — April 25, 2011
  5. The Incredible Edible — April 19, 2011

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Aug
11

International Walk to School Day is October 5th

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International Walk to School Day is October 5th

All over the globe, children, families, schools officials and community members will join forces and participate in the annual walk to school day on October 5, 2011 to show that they care about making a difference in their lives and in their communities.  By encouraging biking and walking, the regional rideshare Safe Routes to School Program increases the health and safety of our children by improving air quality around the school, integrating exercise into their daily routine …

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Jun
02

Food pyramid out ‘My Plate’ in for healthy eating

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The Agriculture Department says its new healthy eating symbol called “My Plate” as it will show Americans that nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. It takes the place of the food pyramid, which the government has used in various forms since 1992. “My Plate” is a simple circle divided into four sections that contain fruits, vegetables, protein and grains. It’s accompanied by a website.  USDA officials say the pyramid was tired out, overly complex and tried to communicate too many nutrition facts at once. …

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May
03

National Expert to Speak on Designing Healthy Communities

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On Wednesday, May 18, San Luis Obispo County is fortunate to sponsor a talk by Dr. Richard Jackson, a national expert on the design of healthy communities.

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Apr
25

Soda Tax Revenue in San Luis Obispo County

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California faces a perfect storm: one of the greatest fiscal crises the state has faced since the Great Depression coupled with an unprecedented obesity crises that costs California more than $41 billion annually.  To help address this challenge, Assembly Bill 669 (Monning) would levy a one penny tax per fluid ounce on soda and other sugary drinks, raising an estimated $1.7 billion annually to simultaneously support public schools, improve the health of California’s children, and address the childhood obes ity epidemic. Read More. 

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