League of Women Voters of Chester County, Pennsylvania
	Chester County, PA November 5, 2013 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues School Director; Tredyffrin-Easttown School District; Region I

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Chester County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Nutrition Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. How would you promote good nutrition in your schools? Answer from Kevin Buraks: This requires a combination of keeping an eye on the food options that are being served in our schools and providing the children with the knowledge they need to make good decisions on healthy eating and excercise. Answer from Peter J. Connors: The key word here is promote. The school district has the opportunity to inform students and parents about the effects of their food choices on personal health. This should be done through email and take-home notices. The school can choose not to offer foods that they believe are harmful. However, we must respect the right of parents to be the ultimate decision makers when it comes to their children. Keep in mind that in the '70s the American Heart Association was calling for a diet very low in fat and high in carbohydrates. Forty years later we realize that high carb diets can be a major cause of Type 2 Diabetes and that a balanced approach of fats, protein and carbs is the recommended diet. We should be careful about what we promote. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.