Essays on Food in Schools

Introduction

The number of calories in a single can of soda or a single donut would surprise a number of persons, but many persons are unconcerned with the calorie count in their favorite fast food or snack. With each intake of these favorite snacks, children increase the likelihood of gaining excessive weight and of developing serious health related problems. The recent controversial debates on junk foods in schools has caused many persons to question the presence of junk in schools and the impact that this has on the lives of the younger population. Additionally, people worry about the nutritional value ...

The problem of obesity in children in USA has taken the form of an epidemic. The rising obesity figures in children show consistency and are directly proportional to meals offered in the schools; these meals are being testified now (Menschik, Ahmad and Alexander 33). A lot of research and existing practice evaluations have been carried and practiced by the United States Department of Agriculture; to meet the nutrition standards and enforce compliance with dietary guidelines for children (Joshi, Misako and Feenstra 41). In 2013, USDA adopted a reformatory policy of serving healthier meals (rich in nutrition and low in fats, ...

English

(A Persuasive or Argumentative Essay) I. Introduction of the Problem Junk food (e.g., French fries, soda pop, ice cream, etc.) tastes good and has high calories, but only has little nutritional value. Some, if not most, schools sell junk food to students because they are affordable to students who have small pocket money. On the other hand, other students whose taste buds became accustomed to eating junk food, even though they have the financial means, also find time to eat this kind of snack. In US public schools alone, as children move to higher grade levels, the ...

It is unfortunate to see an increase in obesity in children in the age group of six to thirteen year olds in the United States since the last thirty years. This is mainly due to the large amount of junk food being served in schools. This junk food is available through vending machines, student stores, and through the lunch itself. This statement up shoots some consequences that are too trivial to be ignored - obesity and other health problems which affect the development and growth in children. Parents also play a major role by influencing the child’s food preferences ...