Redondo Beach School Named as One of the Healthiest Schools in American

REDONDO BEACH, CA — A Redondo Beach school was named as one of the healthiest schools in America for 2016.

Redondo Beach's Beryl Heights Elementary School was among more than 300 schools recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, an organization founded by the American Heart Association and Clinton Foundation, working to empower kids to develop lifelong, healthy habits. Beryl Heights was one of the schools that received the organization highest level of recognition, Gold.

“Healthy schools are better schools — it’s that simple,” Healthier Generation CEO Dr. Howell Wechsler said. “Research tells us students who attend healthy schools perform better academically, have better attendance and their behavior improves.”

Award-winning schools are serving as best-in-class examples of a nationwide movement to create healthier environments for kids. All recognized schools:

• Meet or exceed updated federal nutrition standards for school meals, which include increased fruits and vegetables, whole grain-rich items and meals lower in saturated fat
• Offer school breakfast to their students every day
• Meet or exceed snack and beverage requirements for the federal Smart Snacks in School standards
• Implement district wellness policies and report progress annually
• Provide students with at least 60 minutes of physical education per week and ensure activity throughout the school day

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