Janet wrote:

> says...
>>
>> john ryan wrote:

>>> 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.
>
> The English version of the show made J.O unpopular initially but that
> tide has now turned completely the other way. Following the school
> dinners series a quarter of a million people successfully petitioned
> the UK govt on school nutrition, and research has shown the benefit
> to pupils.
>
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/...oliver-school-
> dinners-meals

Cool. It's a shame the show's been cancelled as I found it interesting and
a worthwhile project.

nancy