by: Juliete Palenshus
Most of our health and well-being is determined not by genetics or medical care, but by the settings where we spend most of our time. Communities can powerfully impact quality of life by working to ensure that the places and spaces where we spend time— including home, the grocery store or work—are set up to make the healthy choice the easy choice. This is particularly important in schools, where students and staff not only benefit from an environment focused on day-to-day well-being, but also one that’s set up to teach healthy habits.
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