Bridges Quote by C. Everett Koop
“There have been some good studies done in California with Hispanic parents where in the course of a year, they have changed their entire nutritional intake for the better. The kid becomes, in a sense, the bridge between the educational process and the home.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Public Health Study, C. Everett Koop, 1995
Parental involvement transforms children into bridges linking school nutrition education to home habits.
In simple terms: Parents link school and home nutrition.
Key Takeaway
Engage parents in health programs.
Themes
health
education
family
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
public health
educational
When to use this quote
- school health programs
- parent workshops
- community outreach
Key Concepts
nutrition
behavior change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools better involve parents?
- What barriers exist for families?
A Different Perspective
Changing habits takes time.
