Should Vending Machines Be Allowed In Schools

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This past week's PTA meeting was about vending machines.This topic is critical because having vending machines in our school can have a big impact on students health.There are many things that could impact our children's health do to vending machines.I think vending machines are a very bad idea for all children young or old.

Vending machines are a bad idea because all sugary drinks and food will make students unfocused during class . Some are saying that they could put some healthy foods in the vending machines but the kids won't get the healthy stuff they will just get the junk food like soda and candy.

Since the kids will grow up with vending machines they will possibly grow into bad eating habits which could lead to heart disease and many

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