Unhealthy School Lunches In Schools

The purpose of this paper is to tell you that school lunches need to improve health wise, the problem is obesity. Unfortunately, school breakfast and lunch programs, in many cases, inhibit the body’s cognitive and energy potentials by not providing proper nutrition. Unhealthy school lunches affects your daily physical activity. Also lack of food insufficiency causes unavailable food to a household. That all ties into their lack of achievement in school. What schools can do is improve nutritional conditions. It can be argued that if students are not healthy they will not do well in school, and this will affect the school 's academic performance, which is a primary responsibility of the school board. One of the main problems with these unhealthy …show more content…
The obesity epidemic is real and immediate, and the causes are multifaceted. The marked increase in the prevalence of obesity appears to be attributable to environmental conditions that implicitly discourage physical activity. Strength, agility, coordination, endurance, speed and level of performance are all powered by the foods you eat. Mixed grain diet improves cognitive performance in high school students. In the study, participants ate a mixed grain diet for nine weeks and the results were outstanding. The students focus and grades increase not only that but his work at home always on top of his responsibilities. It’s true eating certain foods can improve your ability to focus, retain information, and remain mentally alert in order to get through the most gruelling study sessions. What you eat determines how you tackle your daily physical activities, including housework, your job, and school homework. A poor diet with unhealthy food choices can make each movement a major effort filled with stress, strain, and pain. Students need to be eating healthy at an early age because then they will be sharp and on top of their responsibilities. If …show more content…
A well-nourished child is a child ready to learn. Kids that are fit are more likely to have the energy, stamina, and self-esteem that enhance their ability to learn. Healthy eating, both breakfast and lunch along with a regular physical activity, helps kids get and stay fit. Severe nutrient deficiencies are linked to so many issues: improper growth, mental development and very low energy levels. These things will have an impact on a child’s ability to learn. For an example, iron deficiency lead to children 's poor behavior, difficulty concentrating, and poor performance. Choose lunch meal options that include a variety of foods from all over the food groups. Lean meats and low-fat dairy for protein, whole wheat or whole grain servings of bread and grain for energy from carbohydrates and variety of fruits and vegetables, preferably fresh, to round out the meal. Eating a variety of foods gives one a full complement of the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients essential for growth and development. If a child is eating food full of sugar, they are going to experience high and low energy levels, making it very difficult for them to concentrate. Studies have shown that eating healthy is directly related to performing better on standardized test. Making smart food choices boosts your mental health and physical health. Balanced diets associated lower incidences of depression, anxiety, and bipolar