john ryan wrote:
> In the recent U.K. television series Jamie Oliver attempts to gain
> access to LA's schools kitchens, to help them rustle up some cost
> effective yet nutritious food for the children, as he did with the
> schools in the U.K.
>
> LA's school board seemed dead set against him making any headway with
> this project, and barred his participation.
>
> I can't understand the board's motivation. Why would take this line?
> Since you would think they would have the interests of the kids at
> heart, helping them with their diet.
>
> What could be their motivation in stopping this nutrition project, I
> wonder?

The main guy blocking them seems like the biggest jerk in the world,
but the fact is, any time you involve the media, you take a big chance
on coming off looking bad. If the school is interested in improving the
nutrition of their menus, they don't need to be on tv to accomplish that.

All you have to do is see the show he did in England and in WV to see
how you can look bad while trying to make everyone happy.

nancy