Amanda Beard Asks Congress To Pass Healthy School Meals Act
Written by Vegetarian Star on April 2nd, 2010 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Children, Food & Drink, Nutrition-Health-Fitness.
Amanda Beard, gold medal Olympic swimmer who posed in a very provocative PETA ad against fur, is once again taking on the activist role.
She, along with Olympic soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo and gymnast Nastia Liukin have written to members of Congress, asking them to pass the Healthy School Meals Act of 2010, H.R. 4870.
“I work with young swimmers around the nation to help them overcome obstacles and set high goals,” writes Beard, 2008 co-captain of the U.S. women’s Olympic swimming team and winner of seven Olympic medals.
“But these young athletes face one tough challenge no young person should have to struggle against—the meals they’re served at school are often swimming in fat and cholesterol.”
Beard’s entire letter may be read here.
The Healthy School Meals Act of 2010 was introduced in March by Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado and aims to curb childhood obesity and is supported by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
The Act would introduce healthier items, which include regular vegetarian options, in school districts around the country.
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