2010-06-24 17:33:26 -

SARAH SILVERMAN is following in the footsteps of SCARLETT JOHANSSON and W OODY HARRELSON by urging U.S. politicians to support a plan to promote he althy eating in schools.
The comedienne has voiced her support for the Healthy School Meals Act

of 2010, a bill which which aims to provide America's kids with nutritiou s lunches.
The scheme would reward school districts with incentives if they give s tudents more vegetables - and Silverman is backing the bill wholeheartedl y.
In a letter to Congressman George Miller, Silverman says, "I'm writing to you about something that has shocked and offended me. And trust me whe n I say it takes a lot to shock and offend me. Some of the foods we're fe eding kids in schools are repulsive - and that unhealthy food is feeding the childhood obesity epidemic.
"All kids - vegetarian or not - should have healthy options. I think th at we forget the simple fact that what we put in our bodies directly affe cts our bodies. Many kids aren't able to bring lunches from home - they h ave to eat what's in the lunch line. Without healthful options in the caf eteria, we're doing our children and the future of our country a great di sservice." And Silverman is convinced the cafeteria changes would reduce health ca re fees, adding: "If we help children develop healthy habits early on, th ey'll have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes in the fu ture. And that would mean lower health care costs. See? Only good comes f rom this. I know you're as serious as I am about helping kids succeed and stay healthy." Both Johansson and Harrelson have previously written letters to Congres s in support of the bill.