Needs- Food In Schools.
The food provided in the school canteen has become a growing concern for a very long time. For my coursework I will be designing and making a healthier version of a savoury main meal to be eaten at lunchtime for students who eat in Plashet School’s canteen. Many people have began to advertise the quality of food provided in some schools, which has made a big impact on the way students look at the food provided.
The issue is a growing as it affects the health of many young people.
Foods such as chips, pizzas, burgers, cheese foods- pasta, flans- have a very high fat content, and more fat equals obesity. People as young as 12 have been found with blocked arteries. Also because of the lack of breakfast, …show more content…
These people are the one’s who most probably have poor eating habits and unbalanced energy levels. They do not understand what is right and wrong for them, and can affect health in the long term too.
Also the canteen and vending machines are not very healthy as they mainly sell unhealthy snack foods. The machines are available to students throughout the school day, meaning that they can eat snacks all day, again causing health problems. The canteen is open every break time and lunch time. During break, a variety of unhealthy food is available, which is once again not good for health. There is a running breakfast club during year 11 exams, which has been quite popular. Students are very poorly informed of what is available for them at school and what is good for them and what is not. Many students are put off of school also for the reason that prices are not stable, and that they are too expensive. Also, many people are looking at foods that are in fashion today for example sandwiches- not just toast, but wraps and other types of bread. Looks are also another thing that we students look at. Food needs to look appealing and appetizing, and the way food is presented also makes a difference.
The products that are already available are the same every week, and also puts’ off the students. If you see the same thing being served every single day, you will eventually get bored of
The food provided in the school canteen has become a growing concern for a very long time. For my coursework I will be designing and making a healthier version of a savoury main meal to be eaten at lunchtime for students who eat in Plashet School’s canteen. Many people have began to advertise the quality of food provided in some schools, which has made a big impact on the way students look at the food provided.
The issue is a growing as it affects the health of many young people.
Foods such as chips, pizzas, burgers, cheese foods- pasta, flans- have a very high fat content, and more fat equals obesity. People as young as 12 have been found with blocked arteries. Also because of the lack of breakfast, …show more content…
These people are the one’s who most probably have poor eating habits and unbalanced energy levels. They do not understand what is right and wrong for them, and can affect health in the long term too.
Also the canteen and vending machines are not very healthy as they mainly sell unhealthy snack foods. The machines are available to students throughout the school day, meaning that they can eat snacks all day, again causing health problems. The canteen is open every break time and lunch time. During break, a variety of unhealthy food is available, which is once again not good for health. There is a running breakfast club during year 11 exams, which has been quite popular. Students are very poorly informed of what is available for them at school and what is good for them and what is not. Many students are put off of school also for the reason that prices are not stable, and that they are too expensive. Also, many people are looking at foods that are in fashion today for example sandwiches- not just toast, but wraps and other types of bread. Looks are also another thing that we students look at. Food needs to look appealing and appetizing, and the way food is presented also makes a difference.
The products that are already available are the same every week, and also puts’ off the students. If you see the same thing being served every single day, you will eventually get bored of