Healthy schools: Project reduces childhood obesity

Eric Eddleman and his friends at Blesch Intermediate School in Menominee run the obstacle course of tunnels, bouncers, hurdles and wooden balance beams on the grassy football field. They walk and jog, play lightning ball, jump rope and twirl hula hoops. Afterward, a snack awaits the students in grades three through six. But it isn't the typical after-sport snacks often shared on the sidelines of kids' sporting events-sugary juice pouches, chocolate granola bars or salty and greasy chips. The snack at Blesch is an apple and a bottle of water. "I feel energized and happy, and like I want to run around the field more,” Eddleman says. His pal, Roman Wondergem, says: "I feel like I actually did something.