Imagine this, a world where every kid is never made fun of eat right and enjoy life overall. Every single kid. The junk that is sold in school cafeteria would prevent this from happening and anything close to it. The vast amount of fat and unwanted sugar is overwhelming. It is a necessity to at the least cut down on repulsive foods like these for children across the nation. Although some think that junk food in school cafeteria are not causing any conflicts among students, the reality is they are actually exposing students to many harmful problems and should be replaced with more healthful foods. These foods like chips, cookies, and nachos should be abandoned. This is the reason why it is so vital that we change what the cafeteria contains
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It could cause increasing problems with your health for the rest of your life. Numerous foods can be replaced and still taste wonderful. Many kids don’t think about what they are eating, but it is time to put a stop to that. Some don’t realize what they can cause in their life in the long run once they are older. Michelle Fisk wrote an article discussing similar topics on junk food in school cafeterias. In “What Are the Benefits of Healthy School Lunches?” it states, “ They are much more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Young people can suffer a range of social and emotional problems because of their obesity in childhood, as well as a range of worsening health issues as obese adults.” Fisk explained that there are many illnesses and disease that can be caused such as diabetes from an early age, and that children who are obese now, are more likely to be obese in their future. This makes it so much more clear, no one wants to bring disease on themselves and be in such pain just from eating …show more content…
This is vital to student’s health overall. It will help them get the nutrients they need. If they completely cut off processed foods, students could get their nutrients on a daily basis that they need to live a healthy lifestyle. Michelle Fisk talks about similar topics about nutrients for students. In “ What Are the Benefits of Healthy School Lunches?” It states, “if your child’s school gets federally reimbursed for school lunches, rest assured that his lunch is providing him with one-third of his daily needs for protein, vitamins A and C, iron and calcium, which are critical nutrients often lacking from a child’s diet.” This shows how lacking student’s diets can be without any healthy choices. Some students can control themselves and others can’t. Everyone will be happy if junk food is replaced with better tasting food and healthier food. Efforts should be made to replace them so that children’s diets are on point and well cared for. In “Junk Food in Schools” by Mary Jalonick, it states, "Parents and teachers work hard to instill healthy eating habits in our kids, and these efforts should be supported when kids walk through the school door," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. Most snacks sold in school would have to have fewer than 200 calories. Elementary and middle schools could sell only water, low-fat milk or 100% fruit or vegetable juice. Drinks would be limited to 12-ounce portions
It could cause increasing problems with your health for the rest of your life. Numerous foods can be replaced and still taste wonderful. Many kids don’t think about what they are eating, but it is time to put a stop to that. Some don’t realize what they can cause in their life in the long run once they are older. Michelle Fisk wrote an article discussing similar topics on junk food in school cafeterias. In “What Are the Benefits of Healthy School Lunches?” it states, “ They are much more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Young people can suffer a range of social and emotional problems because of their obesity in childhood, as well as a range of worsening health issues as obese adults.” Fisk explained that there are many illnesses and disease that can be caused such as diabetes from an early age, and that children who are obese now, are more likely to be obese in their future. This makes it so much more clear, no one wants to bring disease on themselves and be in such pain just from eating …show more content…
This is vital to student’s health overall. It will help them get the nutrients they need. If they completely cut off processed foods, students could get their nutrients on a daily basis that they need to live a healthy lifestyle. Michelle Fisk talks about similar topics about nutrients for students. In “ What Are the Benefits of Healthy School Lunches?” It states, “if your child’s school gets federally reimbursed for school lunches, rest assured that his lunch is providing him with one-third of his daily needs for protein, vitamins A and C, iron and calcium, which are critical nutrients often lacking from a child’s diet.” This shows how lacking student’s diets can be without any healthy choices. Some students can control themselves and others can’t. Everyone will be happy if junk food is replaced with better tasting food and healthier food. Efforts should be made to replace them so that children’s diets are on point and well cared for. In “Junk Food in Schools” by Mary Jalonick, it states, "Parents and teachers work hard to instill healthy eating habits in our kids, and these efforts should be supported when kids walk through the school door," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. Most snacks sold in school would have to have fewer than 200 calories. Elementary and middle schools could sell only water, low-fat milk or 100% fruit or vegetable juice. Drinks would be limited to 12-ounce portions