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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 27 MIN

Back to School and Health: What Parents Should Know About School Lunches & Kids' Health

from Hope Not Nope · host Hope Not Nope

More and more parents, educators, and students are asking: Is the public school system actually hurting student health and fitness?We take a hard look at what’s really happening inside schools — from inconsistent physical education programs to questionable school nutrition standards, and how budget constraints often force schools to prioritize test scores over wellness.You’ll hear us explore:✅ Why some states are way ahead in PE and nutrition — and others are falling behind✅ The long-term impact of poor food and movement habits formed at school✅ Considering the resources at rural poor public schools vs more wealthy or private schools✅ How students and parents can advocate for better food, fitness, and education✅ Creative, real-world solutions that schools can implement (even on tight budgets)✅ Why we need to empower the consumer — students, families, and communities — to demand and drive real changeTune in for an eye-opening conversation about education, health, and how we can work together to build stronger, healthier schools — one decision at a time.-If you have a question you want answered, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.

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