A wild epidemic is spreading across America, infecting 1 out of every 3 children. It goes undetected, or even encouraged by some offices and schools. It’s infestation has gained so much speed that it’s nearly impossible to contain. What is this epidemic you might ask? Obesity and unhealthy junk food are the names of the epidemic. Obesity rates in the last ten years have exploded, making obesity the number one health concern for children topping smoking and even drug abuse. Schools are contributing to the obesity epidemic by allowing their students to buy unhealthy food way too much. Although healthier lunches decrease profits in schools, healthier school lunches will lower obesity rates, keep students healthy, and enable them to achieve.
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For example, UCLA’s Brain Research Institute member Gómez-Pinilla found that omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods such as salmon, walnuts, and kiwi fruit, promote a section of the brain called the synapses. Gómez-Pinilla also states that the synapses promote nerve function, and control most memories and critical thinking abilities. Accordingly, healthier lunches should contain more omega-3 acids, so students would remember their studying and think smarter while they work. This overall promotes students learning ability because it allows them to retain more information to use in the future. Campbellsville University’s findings display the direct and indirect effects of eating unhealthy food. One such direct effect of unhealthy food on learning is that unhealthy food hinders a student’s learning pace, leaving them behind all of their classmates. They also found a direct correlation of eating healthy food and non-aggression in schools. One indirect effect they presented was that due to the unsupported immune system, the student is more likely to become sick. This forces a student to not go to school and completely derails their learning pace. Campbellsville University proves healthier lunches keep students alert, peaceful, and healthy. In addition, A student’s well-being might also be at stake due to unhealthy lunches. According to the CDC, “Children with obesity are bullied and teased
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For example, UCLA’s Brain Research Institute member Gómez-Pinilla found that omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods such as salmon, walnuts, and kiwi fruit, promote a section of the brain called the synapses. Gómez-Pinilla also states that the synapses promote nerve function, and control most memories and critical thinking abilities. Accordingly, healthier lunches should contain more omega-3 acids, so students would remember their studying and think smarter while they work. This overall promotes students learning ability because it allows them to retain more information to use in the future. Campbellsville University’s findings display the direct and indirect effects of eating unhealthy food. One such direct effect of unhealthy food on learning is that unhealthy food hinders a student’s learning pace, leaving them behind all of their classmates. They also found a direct correlation of eating healthy food and non-aggression in schools. One indirect effect they presented was that due to the unsupported immune system, the student is more likely to become sick. This forces a student to not go to school and completely derails their learning pace. Campbellsville University proves healthier lunches keep students alert, peaceful, and healthy. In addition, A student’s well-being might also be at stake due to unhealthy lunches. According to the CDC, “Children with obesity are bullied and teased