Benefits Of Eating Food In The Classroom

When children do not eat a healthy meal, their concentration and energy become more difficult to manage. The “Journal of School Health” issued a study in 2008 about the eating behaviors of approximately 5,000 school children. The research showed that children who ate more fruits and vegetables, accomplished higher grades on tests compared with children who consumed a high-fat, high-salt diet

Since 2009 Schools have been improving there healthy choices of food like fresh fruits and salad bars,but those foods take longer to eat (Hellmich). Turning school lunches into an actual sit down meal rather than a feeding frenzy is a good way of improving health (Parker-Pope). Students usually have less than 20 minutes to eat lunch which makes it less likely for them to choose the healthy choice (Elsevier). Kids often like to eat there favorite foods first,not giving them enough time to eat the healthy food (Hellmich). An increase in school lunches could encourage students to eat the healthier choice(5 Elsevier). School nutritionist suggest that students need to have atlas 20 minutes to eat (Hellmich). Research shows that when people consume meals faster they take in more calories because they get hungry sooner (Chen). The shorter lunch periods are starting to lead to more and more obese and overweight kids ( Hellmich). Doctors are saying there are more and more kids getting diabetes and other illnesses due to the lunches and something needs to be done about it

Some of my favorite reasons are: students get hungry throughout the day because of their metabolism. Also, it contributes to the school’s profits. My last example, this will benefit kids who don’t have a lunch period or cannot afford a school lunch. I would like to form a committee of people that would like to put an effort. I would like them to ask their friends to join and help this action be put into its place. My last action is to get people to sign my petition and get it verified. Help the schools get all around vending machines it may seem like snacks but it’s more then

foods to students they will not eat it. While there are many students that do not want to eat

Many public school students on average only get about 20 minutes or less to eat there lunch. Because of that about 1/4 of students lunches will not get eaten and it will get thrown away. School lunches should be longer for many reasons, but the main reasons that school lunches should be longer is because students would be able to have healthier meals, students who have a longer lunch do better in school and because students would have more time to  socialize with each other. Longer lunches in school would have many benefits for students.

If the students don’t eat the school food then they won’t have the energy they need to get them to pay attention in class and

The importance of a healthy breakfast cannot be underestimated. A child who is undernourished in the morning will not be functional for her class until lunch. Also, schools can act as supporters of positive, healthy behaviors by offering nutritious breakfasts such as fruit and yogurt, versus the fast food breakfasts some adolescents might grab, if they get breakfast at all. Many school districts are beginning earlier and earlier in the day, and students are simply not hungry enough or do not get up early enough in the morning for breakfast, leaving them starving by 10am. Being able to grab breakfast in study hall can thus prevent many potential academic and nutritional problems.

Healthy school lunches will also give kids energy throughout the day. Kids will have more energy to do more activities and focus in school when kids are getting the nutrients in the food. If kids were eating unhealthy lunches, they would not have a lot of energy throughout the day and would not be able to do a lot of different activities (Izenberg, 2015). When kids feel great after eating a healthy lunch, they tend to give off contagious energy to which others will react to that energy (Benjamin, 2015).

I see poor nutrition and low birth weight affecting students in my classroom more and more. There are many programs within districts to try to help offset the problem of poor nutrition. Our school has voted to implement breakfast in the classroom this fall. This program will allow every student in my class to have access to free breakfast every day. I used to keep extra food on hand in my classroom for students who would inevitably complain about not having had breakfast. A study on the breakfast program found that “There is significant evidence of positive academic effects due to breakfast consumption” (Benefits, 2010). This program is one way that we can help our students to have the nourishment they need to be able to learn and

Resulting in distraction of work during school and life long health issues. Studies have shown that children who do not get the proper nutritious everyday meals they should get, their major organs will be affected, leading to -- or contributing to -- a variety of ailments. Hunger is tied with stomachaches, headaches, depression, anxiety and a decreased ability to focus. I believe hungry kids also struggle socially and behaviorally, making their experiences in school less than enjoyable. Resulting in

Learning information depletes the brain's supply of glucose. It is important to refuel children's glucose levels with a healthy lunch. Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean sources of protein are options that are highly effective in improving academic performance. It is scientifically proven that after a child eats a large, non-healthy meal, they feel more tired due to the body's process of digestion. A student eating significant amounts of less nutritional food can be harder to digest and make their bodies work harder. A healthy lunch can give children the energy they need to stay focused, pay attention in class, and learn the information presented to them in their classes after lunchtime.

There is no denying that this is true, but a school lunch is just one of 3 meals a child will eat during the day, not to mention any snacks that take place in between. The point is that a school lunch might be healthy, but that doesn’t mean the child will automatically become healthier. With lunch being the only meal that can be controlled by the government, it is being taken advantage of. Making 1 meal healthier won’t solve much. Another argument for healthy school lunches is that it promotes academic achievement. Sara Ipatenco of Livestrong.com says that “Some of the choices in the school cafeteria, including cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets, are high in saturated fat and sodium, which can leave your child feeling tired and uncomfortable after eating. This can lead to distraction and an inability to focus in the classroom” which is also a true statement. Even though these lunches might make children tired and uncomfortable, an argument can be made that leaving children hungry and not feeling good after eating something they don’t enjoy could have a similar effect. Being hungry in the classroom can cause a child to lose attention just as much as being tired would be. In neither option can the student properly focus in a controlled learning environment. Teaching nutrition is also a factor involved in a healthy school lunch. But this point isn’t

Consuming certain foods can alter behavior and mood because they trigger chemical and psychological changes in the brain (Ricketts). Eating healthy and consuming enough of the proper nutrients helps to avoid these negative changes that impact one’s mood. Providing students with healthy lunches on a regular basis can help improve their mood or behavior. Furthermore, according to the American Psychological Association, eating healthy on a regular basis helps one “avoid feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression” ("Mental and Behavioral Benefits of Good Nutrition”). The healthier school lunches can improve students’ moods temporarily, it can impact them longterm and help them avoid larger problems like mental illness. More specifically related to school, students tend to behave better in the classroom and at school after eating a healthy lunch. They are better able to cope with stress and regulate their emotions when they have a healthy diet ("Mental and Behavioral Benefits of Good Nutrition”). The pressure put on them by school and other factors are dealt with easier. Younger students are less likely to have emotional outbreaks, get cranky or upset, or be disobedient in class when they have proper nutrition. This creates a healthier and more productive learning environment for students and teachers. Though the program has brought on a lot of positive impact on the health of children, some

Nutrition also has value beyond school by staying in health by reading the nutrition label of things you eat whether they are snacks or drinks. I recommend checking the sugar content because usually things with a lot of sugar tend not to be healthy. I learned this information from the group presentation of nutrition quackery point 3. Another reason why nutrition has value beyond school is of food allergies and intolerances. Staying healthy is eating nutritious and to do that you need to know that you can actually eat these thing going inside your body. So if you have food allergies then I recommend choosing a food that you are not allergic to because eating food that your body can handle is being healthy. I learned all of this information from a presentation I took notes on from my class mates. My last reason on why nutrition goes beyond school is mostly about meat. Meat is mostly implied with dinner such as steak hot dogs and chicken. Now I know that we all like meat so to eat nutritiously but still eating meat there are some tricks s you should

A healthy lunch and snacks provides children with the energy and nutrients they need to grow and learn and play at school. Without adequate energy from food, they may feel sluggish and find it difficult to concentrate in class.