South Carolina Healthy Eating Program Recognizes Kids’ Healthy Choices

    March 5, 2012
    A program developed by a psychology professor helps South Carolina schools identify the healthiest combination of foods available on each day's lunch menu and provides a means for students to receive public recognition for choosing the healthiest food items by ringing a bell.

    A program developed by a psychology professor helps South Carolina schools identify the healthiest combination of foods available on each day's lunch menu and provides a means for students to receive public recognition for choosing the healthiest food items by ringing a bell, according to The Herald Journal in Spartanburg, S.C. For the full story, click here. 

    Editor’s Insight: This healthy eating program was actually conceived by a psychology student and has the support of the local agriculture industry since it promotes locally grown food.

    It's interesting that the program was conceived by a psychology student. The medical community needs to consider all aspects of obesity, including psychological ones.

    An important feature in this program is it provides recognition for students who make healthy selections. 03-05-12 By Elliot Maras