Woodland PTA to host event on making wise food choices

​Gurnee--Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50's Parent Teacher Association will host a meeting focusing on the importance of making wise food choices for children at 7 p.m., September 8 at the Woodland Intermediate School cafeteria, 1115 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee.

The meeting, "Good Food-a Prescription for Health" will feature guest speaker, Dr. Sara Parvinian, a Gurnee pediatrician. She will address the national obesity epidemic and the importance of establishing healthy food habits early in life, so that our children can enjoy good health later.  

In addition, Woodland parent and children’s author, Anne Nagro will discuss her work as a volunteer at Woodland Elementary West’s Harvest Garden. Nagro's presentation will depict the children’s natural affinity for growing food, and the learning opportunities available right in our own back yard.

The PTA meeting is open to the community.