Rockbridge Report HEALTH BEAT

Local schools get nutritious
By ELLIOTT WALKER

Lexington and Rockbridge County schools take on healthier nutrition guidelines and wellness plans.

 

In Depth: Childhood obesity
By KAYLEE HARTUNG
With childhood obesity levels on the rise nationally, Lexington and Rockbridge County communities and schools create programs and plans to curb the problem.

 

Hotel health kick
By PAT MCGLONE
Local hotels reduce smoking on premises and eliminate trans fats from their food menus following a national trend to serve guests healthily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Produced by Washington and Lee journalism students.

Lead supervisor:      Prof. Claudette Artwick

Reporting supervisors:

Prof. Doug Cumming

Prof. Phylissa Mitchell

Prof. Brian Richardson

Technical supervisor:  Michael Todd