Why Do Unhealthy Kids: Could School Nutrition Be A Cause?
Unhealthy Kids: Could School Nutrition be a Cause?
COMM/215
January 28, 2014
Unhealthy Kids: Could School Nutrition be a Cause?
Our nation is having an epidemic of poor nutrition in children that range from malnutrition and allergies to obesity. Despite the fact that there have been changes made to the nutrition requirements, by adding more fruits and vegetables, the majority of other foods served lack in good nutrition. There are too many processed high fat sugary foods in the lunch menus. Schools need to change the quality of school lunches, using less sugar and no additives. Even though it takes less time and staff using pre-packaged food in school lunches, over processing reduces nutrient’s, the chemicals and byproducts …show more content…
However, there are still a good majority of pre-packaged, over processed and high sugary foods being served. These foods have so many additives and chemicals that children consume with the school lunch. Ann Cooper stated, “Pound for pound, they eat more food than adults, which means that antibiotic and hormone residues in their foods collect in greater concentrations in their bodies” (Cooper, 2011). The food is quickly pre-prepared putting in more additives and has lost nutrition. Wheat is being used more as a byproduct in pre-prepared food, where gluten sensitive allergies are starting to rise. Too many additives and sugars in the school lunches affect children’s concentration; develop allergies and obesity or malnutrition. School’s still offer cookies, cakes, yogurts high in sugar, chips and junk food, beyond the required foods to be offered. Dunn stated, “It would be in the children’s best interest to not have these types of food options in their school because the kids tend to make the unhealthy choices” (Dunn, 2011). Taking away the sugary options and replacing them with no added sugar healthy and sweet options will help transition the
COMM/215
January 28, 2014
Unhealthy Kids: Could School Nutrition be a Cause?
Our nation is having an epidemic of poor nutrition in children that range from malnutrition and allergies to obesity. Despite the fact that there have been changes made to the nutrition requirements, by adding more fruits and vegetables, the majority of other foods served lack in good nutrition. There are too many processed high fat sugary foods in the lunch menus. Schools need to change the quality of school lunches, using less sugar and no additives. Even though it takes less time and staff using pre-packaged food in school lunches, over processing reduces nutrient’s, the chemicals and byproducts …show more content…
However, there are still a good majority of pre-packaged, over processed and high sugary foods being served. These foods have so many additives and chemicals that children consume with the school lunch. Ann Cooper stated, “Pound for pound, they eat more food than adults, which means that antibiotic and hormone residues in their foods collect in greater concentrations in their bodies” (Cooper, 2011). The food is quickly pre-prepared putting in more additives and has lost nutrition. Wheat is being used more as a byproduct in pre-prepared food, where gluten sensitive allergies are starting to rise. Too many additives and sugars in the school lunches affect children’s concentration; develop allergies and obesity or malnutrition. School’s still offer cookies, cakes, yogurts high in sugar, chips and junk food, beyond the required foods to be offered. Dunn stated, “It would be in the children’s best interest to not have these types of food options in their school because the kids tend to make the unhealthy choices” (Dunn, 2011). Taking away the sugary options and replacing them with no added sugar healthy and sweet options will help transition the