Some things change; some stay the same. Pressure can often necessitate the Mother of Invention to downgrade the process a little. OK, what’s the focus? Remember the progressive approach to curbing childhood obesity in the DC schools? That was a daring proposal that would move the city and charter schools into the limelight of social responsibility.

The good news first: The proposal was approved unanimously by the City Council, but with one caveat. The calorie limitations were removed. In keeping with the USDA guidelines for The HealthierUS School Challenge and its potential monetary awards, the proposal stayed within the USDA guidelines for fear of not qualifying for the necessary Federal funds.

Yes, the USDA is reviewing the entire School Lunch Program. It would be impossible to miss the numerous discussions surrounding obesity and school lunch initiatives. If they have not figured out the necessity of addressing these issues from the current wave of discussion from the First Lady, from Jamie Oliver’s Revolution, and the almost limitless analysis from various health agencies, they totally missed the boat. Certainly possible to keep everything the same, but definitely a regressive, unsafe response!

The Program must continue to go under the microscope. What is currently in place is not working. We are feeding our children an unhealthy diet and contributing to the devastating waistline issue. Time to act and slim down the process.

Let’s Move.