The school environment has dramatic affects on the way children learn,
and life long habits that they develop. The Campaign is committed
to work in Illinois communities to better understand the connection between
environment, health and learning in schools.
To learn more about issues surrounding school environmental health and
the school food environment, select from the options below.
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Environmental Health
In the last few decades, there has been a dramatic change
in the nature of childhood illness from simple infections
to complex, chronic, handicapping conditions of multiple
origins.
There is a growing body of scientific evidence that points
to environmental chemical exposures as a significant cause
of childhood disease and contributor to school performance.
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School Food
Nationwide, schools are increasingly invaded by junk
food and other food of questionable health and nutritional
quality. The Healthy Schools Campaign works to reverse
this situation in Illinois and to help people nationwide
learn more about the issue.
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