ROANOKE COUNTY, VA --

Kat Stackpole, Nutrition Manager at Bonsack Elementary likes to make eating healthy fun for kids and over the years a lot has changed in all of our local school systems including here in Roanoke County.

Years ago Roanoke County started taking fryers out of the kitchens in elementary and middle schools and just last year they removed the last of fryers in high schools now everything is baked only.

New this school year there is a push for better overall nutrition:

* Whole wheat rolls are one ounce

* Lower fat and lower sodium versions

* 2 fruits or vegetables instead of just one

Kathy hopes the younger kids develop lifelong healthy eating habits, "Hopefully they walk away here by the 5th grade knowing what to choose before they get to high school and are tempted by the other things."

While still keeping some healthy versions of comfort foods on the menu.

Kat says, "Our chicken nuggets today are skinless chicken nuggets and have a hint of BBQ flavor and the kids just love it."

See more here:
Roanoke County Schools leading the way in school nutrition