It does work though. In the Netherlands everything is close together, so the main way of transportation is cycling. We also have less junkfood places, and our supermarkets have more fresh foods, than convenience food. Kids are also really pushed towards physical activity. And I must say, I do not know many people on any drugs, and there are hardly fat people either.
I like this way of life, but it wouldn't fit in the USA because everything is too far away, and children have to be brought to sportsclubs, which would seem silly here.
But I agree, school should have after school sport programs (as a compensation), and better food. I bet they have mcDonalds's in the cafeteria's over there don't they? We have sandwiches with meat and veggies. And we keep it low on the mayonaise. I prefer it over what my family in America puts in front of me!
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