Should Vending Machines Be Banned In Schools

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

Taking trans fats, sugars, and other unhealthy products out of foods in America could cause people to eat healthier and make better food choices. According to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, more than 50% of adults are overweight and one in five kindergarten children students are obese. Many food manufacturers may argue that trans fats and sugars do not have that big of an affect on the nation; however, trans fats/sugars cause children to be obese at an early age and adults to be obese too. Even though foods containing sugars and trans fats are delicious, the government should regulate what we eat because foods and drinks containing those sugars and trans fats are unhealthy, they can stop certain individuals on the verge of becoming obese not become obese, and not everyone makes the right choices.

Due to overweight students in many schools teachers decide to remove vending machines . But that doesn't stop students from buying snacks from

What is bright, colorful, controversial, and found in many school hallways? The answer is vending machines. Vending machines in schools have always been a debated topic. While some feel vending machines should not be placed in schools, others feel the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Those in favor of vending machines claim they generate revenue for schools. Those opposed argue vending machines are full of unhealthy snacks, contributing to our youth’s health problems.

Sugary drinks are not the only problem. Vending machines are packed with foods that are high in sugar, carbohydrates, and calories. When students approach the vending machine, they have limited options. These options may include chips, baked goods, and

Vending machines should be allowed in every school. Most students do not eat school lunch; others cannot leave school campus to go get lunch. And many do not bring lunch from home. Throughout school I am not really hungry, but a snack here and there is good. Not all vending machines have to have unhealthy snacks in them. Another good reason to have vending machines in school is to help school profit. With the money a school makes in a vending machine, they could buy new school supplies. So much money can be made off vending machines. A big issue with having vending machines is that the high calorie snacks cause obesity. That is not true because not all snacks are unhealthy. Having vending machines give students the right to make the decision

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.

Not only are students scoring better, but they’re becoming more energetic. Teachers often complain about students who fall asleep in class, yet schools are providing low nutritional value foods that contribute to students having low energy. Greater nutritional value foods provide a more steady supply of energy for the students. By increasing their energy levels, this ensures that the majority of students can remain focused in class, improving their overall

Lunch is a very vital part of our day. Lunch provides one-third of our total calories for the day. A healthy lunch leads to a more nutrient intake per day. School lunches provide some healthy food, but not all. Many of the foods at our schools lead to obesity.For example, nachos leads to obesity. I thought they changed the school lunches to make them healthier. According to research done by “Journal of school Health”, the healthier our luncher are the the average student does in class.

I believe that we, Prism Education Center’s students, require snack time. Healthy, organic foods help the mind function better, as well as absorb more information. In school, children can absorb loads more information on a full stomach, whereas hungry kids may be more focused on hushing the growling in their stomachs than paying

Of all of the problems that dishearten children today, the one that bothers them the most is being unhealthy. Five out of six students from the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School agree that there should be a change in the schools' cafeteria foods; they came up with a solution to help kids be healthy. Unhealthy foods should be eliminated in schools for many reasons. First of all, kids concentrate better when they are healthy. Being healthy helps children to concentrate better because if they are healthy in the inside and the outside, they will not have to worry about their health or how they look. Secondly, having only healthy foods in school help parents to take good care of their kids. For instance, imagine a mom that is a seventh

For example, “In 2009, the Institute of Medicine, now named the National Academy of Medicine, updated its recommended nutrition requirements for healthy children” (Junk Food). Moreover, there were local campaigns happening in Palm Beach County, Florida stopping schools from giving unhealthy products to teenagers. Florida started a program called, “Fresh-2-U that encourages students to try 20 different fresh fruits and vegetables during the school year” (Schools Should Play a Role in Fighting Childhood Obesity). Also Fresh-2-U is improving school lunches and adding healthy snacks to vending machines. Many parents believe that school lunches and vending machine snacks are causing nutrition deficiency and obesity. A movement is needed to change the school lunches and replace school lunches with healthy sandwiches and fruits. Children need to consume their daily nutrition and changing school lunches will decrease the possibility of any health issues. Teenagers will feel more confident about themselves and not feel self-conscious all the time. Promoting healthy lifestyle not only in a few states, but everywhere will inspire teenagers to be

Should changes be made to the regulations for the foods that are served in public schools? This can be a very controversial question to most people; children with obesity, parents who do not care and for who does care about the health of the children and teachers who only wants what is best for the benefit of the children. This paper will attempt to explain and convince the unknown of why it is very important for our public schools to have a healthy eating curriculum for the children that attends there. If society can find a way to come together for the children of the community to fight to have healthier foods in the community, come together and provide counsel to the children of what healthy eating is all about. This paper will

Many people in today 's generation are constantly are craving junk food. It is patently evident junk food plays a major role in the cause of obesity. According to a study called "Psychological science", Obesity leads to numerous health issues including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. The treatment of these health issues cost billions of tax health dollars (Physiological science, 2014). Permitting junk food in schools will cause greater chances of obesity. Students will be heading on a venture. Furthermore, obesity is a continuous major problem since the past several years. In 2010, a 4 year old girl named

Some argues that currently, almost one third of Americans are obese and obesity rate is considered as sum serious nation epidemic trend, and is thus, associated with 300,000 individual’s death each year. While there have been numerous debates on whether to ban sugary foods, sodium products in the vending machines at schools, not many realize its cost of regulating such products; and its effect to civilians due to the cost associated with it. Upon performing my research on numerous articles, it is thereby agreed that unhealthy food should not be removed. Moreover, throughout my research it has come apparent that healthy foods are generally expensive, and their availability is limited. Instead of depriving consumer’s choices and focusing on small-scale changes, the government should focus on the educational side of teaching awareness and implement new food policies to meet meal standards revised by the officials.