no-junk lunches

Recent reports on more Australians being overweight do not apply to the children at Glengarry!  One only has to take a look around at our students.  As we feed children they grow into healthy adults with healthy habits.

Lunch boxes filled with fresh, unprocessed fruit and vegetables, whole-grain cereal breads & ‘no added sugar’ snacks are a major factor.

The other main factor in  fitness, is that Glengarry children run around a lot in their breaks, clearly enjoying the exercise and taking advantage of our spacious grounds.

This information is from the Australian Government…Excess weight, especially obesity, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, some musculoskeletal conditions and some cancers. As the level of excess weight increases, so does the risk of developing these conditions. In addition, being overweight can hamper the ability to control or manage chronic disorders. Rates of overweight and obesity are continuing to rise in Australia. Collecting information on these trends is important for managing the associated health problems.

All things considered, parents and guardians at Glengarry should be proud and take a bow.