Obesity rates in adolescents have tripled since 1980, and if trends continue, 30 to 40 percent of today’s kids will develop diabetes in their lifetimes. As statistics become scarier, school lunches have become suspect. But are recent changes even making a dent?

Interview Ruthann Russo and find out! This renowned health expert will explain why school lunches should be avoided, while revealing the key to producing healthier, happier children. She’ll share why schools should:

• Serve organic lunches made with produce that’s locally grown.

• Use healthy sweeteners like stevia and agave instead of sugar and artificial sweeteners.

• Educate students about yoga, pH balance and the food industry.

• Follow the example set by Harlem public schools.

• Invite speakers like John Robbins to explain the benefits of a raw food diet.

CREDENTIALS: Ruthann Russo, Ph.D., JD, MPH, RHIT, is an expert in health information management and policy. With more than 20 years of experience working in and advising health care organizations, she has personally instructed over 3,000 physicians across the country. Designer of the revolutionary HealthMap™ program and the author of six books, including, THE RAW FOOD DIET MYTH: What You Need to Know About the Raw and Living Food Lifestyle to Improve Your Health, Fitness and Life, Dr. Russo is also a partner in the law firm of Russo & Russo and serves as a managing director with Navigant Consulting.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: What are the top six reasons to eat raw food? What prompted you to adopt a raw food diet?

AVAILABILITY: Philadelphia, New York, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Dr. Ruthann Russo, (610) 882-2200 (PA); rarusso@djiber.com, www.rawfoodmyth.com