Why “Junk Food” should stay in school It’s been said in multiple states across America that the junk food sold in schools is causing many problems. Problems such as unhealthy habits, affecting the brain, and childhood obesity. The government and many school districts have done multiple things to reduce/stop the problem. They have done research dealing with the junk food and tried banning junk food, which many school districts did not continue with. Junk food should not be banned in schools because the root of childhood obesity is not the snacks sold in schools, school loses money if they do not sell snacks, and the government should not dictate what children eat. Many schools are being blamed for childhood obesity because of the junk …show more content…
The school is losing money because of this. Other school districts have done research on how much money they are losing. In the article “School board may ease ban on junk food” it says, “In 2001, before the junk-food ban was passed, high-school associated student body (ASB) governments across the city made $214,00 in profits from vending machines, according to district data. This year (2011), they’ve made $17,000.” These schools have lost around 13% of their profits, $197,000. Schools are losing money. What gives the government the right to dictate what children eat. Children and or their parents should be able to make the decision of what they eat or do not eat. In an article it says, “Can one learn to make healthy choices if there are no choices, no alternatives?” Meaning how are children supposed to learn to make healthier decisions as to what they eat if they never get the chance to. Also government regulations are not doing anything with students obesity and overweight in other areas. It has been said that, “ obesity rates have doubled.” So the government regulations not only did not achieve the goal of reducing obesity but made it worse. Banning junk food from school is not the right thing to do. Children should be able to make their own decisions about what they eat. School districts should be able to provide different choices of food that the students will like and
“Studies have shown school organic gardens,salad bars and healthy lunches improve the health and academic performance of young people.”,stated cummins in his text. Andrew P p. Morris, in his article “ Bad-food taxes will clog our economic arteries beyond repair”, states that “ it is no ones business but yours what you eat.” There might be some truth to this but it is shocking on how many people overeat junk food. When advertisements promote healthy food like vegetables and fruits instead of greasy hamburgers and flimsy fries people want to eat healthy . We have let junk food brainwash youths and even adults into thinking that it's okay to eat outside of their home
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Sports hold tremendous value in American society and all athletes have at least one thing in common: the risk of getting a concussion. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results from a direct/indirect action or force that causes the brain to shake rapidly within the skull (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016). This injury can mildly or severely affect the brain’s function by damaging brain cells and producing chemical alterations (CDC, 2016). Throughout the years, concussions have been more prevalent not only in professional sports, but among youth, college, and recreational sports as well. Despite the remarkably high statistics on concussions in the U.S., many cases still go unreported (Groce & Urankar, 2016, p. 22). Sustaining this injury can significantly set a person back physically, mentally, and emotionally. Due to the risks and health issues associated with concussions doctors, athletic trainers, coaches, and lawmakers are getting involved to protect athletes of all levels from receiving concussions.
The government had the idea to help kids to get the will power to resist all temptations that junk food gives. However now kids are being thought how to control their eating habits. Kids are always fighting the urge to eat junk food.
To resolve the disapproval of the ban of junk food, schools should sale junk food are certain days of month. This would allow schools to earn money while allowing students to have their choices to eat junk food. In the meantime, schools should have fruits come with bags of chips or soda drinks to allow students to encourage them to eat healthy. As for the bad quality of food, schools should promote healthy eating by serving “whole fruits and vegetables everyday” instead from frozen and canned (Barr). Schools should also cook lunch meals from scratch instead of serving pre-made industry food.
Children in America are faced with different choices every day. Some of these choices can be either good or bad for them. But these children don't really know the consequences of their actions, but the school does. Schools are serving unhealthy and un properly cooked meals to children every single day. These food companies make big money from these schools because the schools just buy the lunches so the kids will eat something. The schools don't really care what goes into the students stomachs, but as long as the school meets the requirements it's okay. Then the students just eat it because it looks and taste good, but they don't have an idea of what their eating is made out of or where it has been before. The government needs to start making school lunches more healthy for these students, if not then then unfortunately the number of obese children will rise.
It is no secret that school lunches are unhealthy. The problem is that on a daily basis will cause us problems beyond our childhood and into our future down the road. Eating a unhealthy meal here and there in moderation is one thing but eating unhealthy food's on a daily basis for more than half a year for over 13 years can cause obesity, lead to physical problems and lastly mental health issues. The schools are responsible for us when we are not at home and they claim they do what’s best for us but foods high in calories, fat and sugars is not what I would call doing a good job. The school system will argue that if we offer healthier alternatives that the students would not eat it and just throw it away.
Another reason why unhealthy foods should be eliminated from schools is because having only healthy foods in school helps families take good care of their kids. To start things off, many students with working parents do not have someone to make a nutritional meal for them. Now, imagine two parents who work five days a week. They do not know what their child is eating in school since
If the serve it to make money then they should stop. It also costs the schools more if they buy low fat whole grain food instead of the regular items everyone else buys yes they may be unhealthy but the person who eats it should decide. If they want to or not they shouldn't be told by the us government the government has more things to worry about then what kids eat. it doesn't even solve any problems school lunch is only 1 hour a day they can bring their own foods if they want and then eat what they want when they get home. The food may be healthier but it costs more.
The Nation flag. “O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” We've been adopted this flag for about 70 years, but never have care about an African American has never stood free to do anything.In 2017 Colin Kaepernick last found sitting down during the national anthem. He spoke out to the press about why he remained sitting down, it represented for police brutality. Donald Trump now wants him fired and he’s not patriotic for it all.Even though some might disagree, the NFL should honor their belief of taking a knee during the National Anthem and some might agree with it all in what he’s doing.
Snack machines are big business in the public school system. They are privately owned and serviced, in order to be placed in schools the vending companies enter into contracts where a portion of profits are provided back to the school. These profits often play a big role in an already tight school budget; they pay for necessities such as copies of student handouts and other teaching aids. Where the problem begins is that the Let’s Move program authorizes the United States Department of Agriculture to set standards for all foods regularly sold in schools including vending machines and al la cart lunch lines. Neither of the affected receives funding from the program, making this a controversial issue of the federal government setting controls on state funded schools. The federal government needs to stay out of state run programs, especially when it can affect funding which directly relates to our children’s education.
One reason they shouldn’t be selling pop and junk foods at our schools is it can be harmful. Many people don’t think on what they are giving the kids at the schools they give them junk food. The pop isn’t good for them either. Soon kids will get used to it and not have a care for what they are eating. Some of the food that people serve at
I understand why teenagers would say that schools should not switch to a healthier menu. Anybody should be allowed to eat or drink anything they want, whether it be healthy or not. However, I believe the schools should change their menus to healthier choices. Teenagers are becoming healthier than before. Teenagers are given the ability to try different cuisine from other places. Also, teenagers are improving their intellectual standards. Therefore, schools need to have healthier
Junk food, junk food, junk food is around all corners of schools. Chocolate, cookies, soda, potato chips, and Sour Strings may sound delectable to some people, but are they nutritious? Some people wonder if there should be a change. Encouraging exceptional nutrition in schools is essential by reasons of students will consume foods that are better for them, schools will pay less for meals, and fewer students would go hungry.
Many people in today 's generation are constantly are craving junk food. It is patently evident junk food plays a major role in the cause of obesity. According to a study called "Psychological science", Obesity leads to numerous health issues including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. The treatment of these health issues cost billions of tax health dollars (Physiological science, 2014). Permitting junk food in schools will cause greater chances of obesity. Students will be heading on a venture. Furthermore, obesity is a continuous major problem since the past several years. In 2010, a 4 year old girl named