League of Women Voters of Chester County, Pennsylvania
	Chester County, PA May 21, 2013 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues School Director At Large; Owen J Roberts School District; Democratic Party

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Chester County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Nutrition Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. How would you promote good nutrition in your schools? Answer from Kris Barcus: I would educate students about healthy food choices and an active lifestyle. Then I would make sure to provide healthy choices at school so that students could implement those lessons learned independently. Answer from James B. Frees, II: Proper nutrition is essential to our students today. It is very important to work with our students to promote along with encourage proper nutrition. Our school is involved in a "well ness program" that promotes good nutrition. Answer from Debbie J. "Deb" Eddinger: Assuring there is a variety of nutritional foods availabile is a start. In order to encourage students and staff to make good nutritional choices that develop and promote a healthy life style may require educational efforts, e.g, 1. Opportunities exist within the curriculum being delivered, i.e. focus students efforts on the healthy effects of making good choices as well as the risks involved with developing bad nutritional choices. 2. Partner with community groups that promote wellness and work with students to enhance awareness of nutritional options, portion control,positive effects of developing healthy eating habits as well as the risk factors of obesity. Answer from William Kleinfelter: I would provide programs that teach children the importance of eating health and having an active life style. Making sure that they understand the importance that eating health foods and exercising is something that is important while at school and at home. The students need to understand the importance of making health choices at a young age so they posses those traits when they become adults. Answer from Melissa C. Booth: Educate our youth of nutritional values. Promote and offer the best nutritional options for their daily needs and encourage their use of this information in their daily lives. Encourage their involvement in physical activity and encourage their willingness to experiment with nutritional foods. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.