Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Yes

Junk food should be available to all kids in schools. Schools are not responsible for students' obesity, their parents are the ones who take the biggest role. Just because schools make junk food available to students, doesn't mean they have to eat it. Students can still make the choice of eating healthy alternatives to the sugary choices in vending machines and cafeterias. "Parents who want their children to eat better can send them to school with a lunch bag from home," says Phyllis Schlafly. Students also participate in physical activity every day whether it be from gym class or after school sports. Although many schools would love to place healthy food options in their cafeterias, many can afford to do so according to Ann Cooper, the new executive chef of the Berkeley public schools, in California. When schools sell junk food, they are making revenue for the school and when students have food at their disposal, they will have more energy to learn.

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