As more and more children become obese(肥胖的),schools in the US are trying to encourage students to become more active and make healthier food choices. In Dillwyn, Viginia, the educators built an "active" green school to deal with student obesity.
The school appears to be just like any other beautiful school. However, if you look closer, you will notice that the students are always moving. In the classrooms, students are wriggling(扭动)on the seats. During breaks, you'll find students rushing out for a 10-minute physical activity break.
But physical activity alone is not enough; food intake(摄取量)is also important. The school has an open kitchen. It allows students to watch the food as it is being prepared and make healthier choices. A teaching kitchen allows kids to experiment (做实验)with different recipes(食谱).And a working laboratory allows them to do food science experiments. There is also a school garden where students and even family members can grow vegetables tegether.
So is the "active" green school working? The results are not out yet, butparents and teachers think that the kids seems to be a lot happier.
