Fitness and Nutrition in Schools

The Fitness and Nutrition in Schools (FANS) program takes a fun, hands-on approach to prevent chronic diseases for the children in our school system. Through increased physical fitness opportunities, improved nutrition, and healthy lifestyle education, this program helps local children learn how to make healthy choices throughout their lives.
By increasing PE engagement, campaigning for healthier snacking, and even introducing school gardens, this program is helping kids learn the importance of taking care of their bodies and reducing county obesity rates.
On the elementary level:
• Provide resources to improve quality of physical education classes & support active movement in the classroom
• Promote wellness-centered classroom learning
• Provide hands-on nutrition education through raised garden beds
On the secondary level:
• Provide state-of-the-art crop producing greenhouses and learning landscapes
• Partner with MCPS Food & Nutrition Services to serve crops in the cafeteria; track consumption of healthier choices made by staff and students
• Provide health education and awareness focusing on vaping, tobacco cessation, proper nutrition, and the importance of daily exercise and water intake.
• FANS CLUBS – comprised of students from each middle & high school, each Club will promote innovative health activities, taste tests, and health awareness campaigns.
https://mchdt.org/fans-fitness-and-nutrition-in-schools/