I am writing to you on behalf of myself and my fellow ninth graders at Tiller Junior High School who help run the cafeteria. It was brought to my attention that there is a wide choice of unhealthy snacks. I would like to help everyone stay healthy and fit. I have done some research and gathered information for you about healthy eating at school, as well as a program to introduce to help children stay physically and mentally healthy. It's ironic how our technology has improved so much; you would think that the foods produced these days would be healthier! Not so much. The fact is that our technology has allowed us to produce food quickly, that tastes good, but in most cases lacks the vital nutrients our bodies need. Millions of adults strive every day to eat healthier and stay active, but children between the ages of 6 and 16 aren't as concerned about their health. I understand that team sports are available. We call it the “Happy Healthy Canteen Program” or HHCP. It will be funded by school activities such as a Bike-a-thon and money raised by the school board. We want to start organizing sessions on how to choose the healthy option and how it will have long-term positive effects on us. We would also like to see pupils who choose snacks from the canteen to start switching to healthier options. Healthy decisions can be influenced by putting up posters around the school, highlighting healthy foods by making them more attractive to students rather than junk foods and also showing some harsh realities caused by excessive consumption of junk foods. We encourage cafeteria vendors to reduce fat, sugar and salt and to serve whole grains, fruits and vegetables at meals; and serve healthy meals. I think it is important for schools to provide nutritional information on the foods they serve. These healthy snack options should include at least one item from your main food