(www.cnpp.usda.gov) Also, two out of three school children eat what the National School Lunch Programs (NSLP) provides. The school lunches consist of frozen veggies, non-fresh fruit and processed meats. All processed foods are full of chemicals. Parents need to do something about the lunch that is being provided to our children. We need to stand up for them and get the schools to provide healthy foods.
"Physical activity and childhood obesity: strategies and solutions for schools and parents." Education 132.4 (2012): 915+. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 9 Dec. 2013.
November 7, 2009 English 1101 Ms. Kellen Annotated Bibliography Brody, Jane E. “When School Is Out, Getting Good Food In.” The New York Times N.p. N.d. Web. 01 Nov. 2009 [->0] This article covers the overall health of children, and although the school lunches play a part in poor nutrition, parents can also be blamed. The author of the article is a journalist from the New York Times that seems to have done much research on the health issues of children and in the school system.
Another economic issue that American families face today is being underemployed. Being underemployed is when you only a have part time job(s) or you take positions that only pay minimum wage. In order to feed their families some people are turning to the use of government assistance such as food stamps (SNAP). The United States Department of Agriculture (2012), states that all people who are already receiving food assistance (food stamps) will automatically qualify for free school meals for their children. The school meals help aid the families with
Its basically just a way to get kids hands into ground 9. What is the Good School Food program at Jones Valley Education Farm? Go into schools and do financial literacy program with them. Were they let them run ther own food stand and have fun with it. 10.
We have a crisis on our hands with childhood obesity on the rise. Two main causes for the fattening of our children are junk food and sugary sodas. Junk food and soda often take the place of healthy foods in our kids’ diets, something that most school systems should be ashamed of. School lunches are a cause of childhood obesity in America, at least in U-46 schools. In order to put an end to childhood obesity, the schools needs to prepare a healthy yet balanced diet for all kids, by serving them with good food that is full of nutrition.
Does society know that the government can impose restrictions what students are eating for lunch? What foods do students enjoy eating for lunch? The foods that they enjoy the most might not be allowed to be served in their school cafeteria. The government is finding ways to change cafeteria food to be improved and healthier for the consumers. This will result in improved, healthier lunches and breakfasts around the country.
Australian Heart Foundation, [updated 2010 August 17; cited 2020 April 07]. Available from: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Healthy_Living/Healthy_Kids/Eat_Smart_Play_Smart/Pages/default.aspx 7. Jolly R. Marketing obesity? Junk food, advertising and kids. Research Paper no.
| Evidence | The government has given us the choice to eat what we want but we tend not to eat healthier but only junk food. The federal School was issued a new, healthier lunch dietary guideline. First lady Michelle Obama helps students from Washington with eating healthier in the schools. “Marion Nestle is the Paulette Goddard Professor in the in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University. Billions of dollars in advertising messages, food sold everywhere-in gas stations, vending machines, libraries and stores that sell clothing, books, office supplies, cosmetics and drugs-and huge portions of food at bargain prices (Par 7).” | Explanation (how it supports your argument) | If they wouldn’t sell junk food everywhere people go.
Claims I. Parents are responsible for the daily food intake and activities of their children, so they ought to be blamed for childhood obesity. A. It is the responsibility of parents to monitor the nutritional value of the foods their children consume. They should be knowledgeable about nutrition and be able to identify what is healthy for them (Fargo, 2011).