New Jersey schools work fitness, nutrition into curricula.

Byline: Naomi Mueller

Nov. 18--Three years ago, the Surgeon General's Office issued America's schools a "call to action."

You, the surgeon general told educators, can play a key role in helping to prevent and decrease obesity among today's youth. In the report, the surgeon general spoke about overweight kids.

And although critics say not enough is being done, many districts are focusing on providing healthy food options in their cafeterias and on teaching children the skills they need to live an active, healthy lifestyle.

"People are paying attention," said Dr. Azam Soroush, a pediatric gastroenterologist and nutrition specialist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. "They…