State school officials find new tool to battle childhood obesity - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS

State school officials find new tool to battle childhood obesity

Posted: Updated:
JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

State school officials have discovered a new tool to battle childhood obesity, the combi-oven.

The appliance is a cross between a steamer and an oven. It cuts out frying without the fatty oils.

One oven costs about $18,000 and most schools actually need two.

The Bower Foundation recently announced $900,000 in grants for schools to buy combi-ovens.

School districts must contribute half of the money as part of the deal and they must agree to remove all fryers.

Copyright 2012 Mississippi News Now. All rights reserved.