Because childhood obesity continues to be a problem in the U.S., is it still appropriate for schools to sell candy to raise funds?
AFRDS encourages school officials to take prudent action to promote the health and well-being of their students and allow fundraising candy sales to continue as allowed under federal, state and local regulations. Otherwise, a critical resource for schools will be lost. Recent reports about the rise of childhood obesity by the Surgeon General and the Centers for Disease Control have justifiably focused attention on child nutrition and physical health. Schools have been identified as one place to begin to address this important health issue.
