Minister Pike Launches Healthy Eating Schools Program
Source: Victoria. Minister for Health. Media Release
"Health Minister Bronwyn Pike says two new initiatives in the fight against child obesity are examples of the community-wide approach needed to combat the growing problem. Ms Pike, speaking at the launch of Nutrition Australia’s Healthy Eating Schools Program, said governments, the community and individuals needed to work together to help Victorian children adopt healthy eating habits. The Budget will commit $11.1 million to introduce free fruit for all primary school children from Prep to Grade 2 to improve their diet and encourage them to establish a lifetime habit of healthier eating."