No junk food and soda in school canteen

Cris John Ced said:
For me banning those junk foods and sodas would be beneficial for the students health. Sell Juices rather than Sodas, Sell sandwiches rather than junk foods. We could guide them what is the healthier way to eat and could help their mind to improve. It was not about taking out their freedom about what they want to eat instead we are still helping them to be healthy.
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Yes, I would definitely support the education of students in nutrition. I think a gradual ban would be more accepted; for instance, only have one day with junk food. The rest of the days serve clean and healthy food. That way, it won't be such a huge change and students can adapt easily.
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Rathiel said:
The ban is reasonable. While the autonomy of choice is ideal, there are certain situations where adults can step in. One of these instances is when the health of children is at risk. Soda and chips have nearly no nutritional value, and are addictive thanks to the amount of sugar and flavorings present in them. To have them as an option in canteens would send the wrong message, and if there's no control as to how much of said chips and soda children can purchase in a week, it's highly possible that children end up buying nothing but chips.

They're better off eating sandwiches or hot meals, and drinking fresh fruit juice and water instead of soda.
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Even more so with the obesity epidemic looming over every child. At a young age, it's harder for a kid or a teenager to make the right choice and eat healthy food every time. Thus, a controlled food environment can be beneficial.
 
Well, I think it's good to ban junkfoods. But, it will just lessen the risk. We cannot totally avoid it as when they go out of the school, every temptation of good food are everywhere.
 
For me, it's actually a good idea to ban junk foods in school canteens. It will more likely to lessen the risk of the students health one reason is that they may have a a long term health issues. Health problems that begin in youth often follow children throughout their lifetime.When poor food choices are a regular part of childhood, health issues can develop that are not easy to overcome.Lack of nutrition that results in anemia can impact growing bones, for example.Skeletal remains from ancient cultures show marks on the skulls of children.These are present due to iron deficiency.In its most severe form, it can be fatal.If poor nutrition continues, anemia may be something that is still an issue as an adult.
 
It was banned for a good reason. If a parents want to give their child a junk food once in a while it will he be under their supervision. So they can monitor what their kids eat and monitor what food can give them allergic reactions.
 
I am in favor of this, as junk foods are very unhealthy and can make fit, healthy human beings into obese, lazy people. Eating too much junk food can cause your life to be shortened, and this is terrible. This is why I believe that junk food should be banned totally in school canteens and premises.
 
It's a big yes for me because junk foods and cans may can harm a student because there are no benefits of it in their health also it can cause of vomiting or stomach ache first of all junk foods and can goods didn't give us vitamins that will help us to analyze more studies or brainstorming we know that thanks.
 
Corzhens said:
There is a hot issue in some private schools particularly the elite and high standard schools. They want to ban soda and junk food in their canteen. In fact, some have already banned the selling of such food items for the reason of the health of students. But the counter reason is that there should be democracy and freedom to choose what to eat. I don't think it is a good idea to dictate on the students what to eat and what not to eat. What is your take on this issue?
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Well, i thin that banning the sale of Junk food and soda from the School canteens is a very good idea and Schools all over the World should implement this rule. Both Soda and Junk food are harmful for everyone. Kids tend to get easily addicted to Junk food and that leads to problems like obesity.
 
Not really sure about this, it's unlikely children's health will be compromised by eating junk food at school, after all, it's not their main source of nourishment, parents are responsible for their nutrition and taking measures to make sure they eat appropriately at school.
 
I think banning those foods is beneficial to the children. Children tend to think they are invincible at that age. They don't fully realize how bad those foods are for them and what the long-term effects are. Sugar is also addictive. I wish I wouldn't have eaten so much junk food when I was younger because now I'm in my twenties and missing two teeth due to cavities. I didn't think that would ever happen to me, but it makes sense because I had a serious addiction to sugar. The kids won't like it, but it's better for them in the long run.
 
I can see the benefit of it, for sure, but I also think children and young people need to be able to make their own choices. It's important to educate people about the benefits of healthy foods, of course, but if you wrap people up in cotton wool and make all their decisions for them, I can only imagine it'd lead to a tough situation in the real world when you're having to make choices on what you eat all the time.
 
I teach in a community school. Once Our school tried to ban junk food and carbonated drinks in the school canteen. However, there was backlash from the parents as well as the school staffs. The parents said if you are not allowing biscuits, instant noodles, cookies, soda in the school what would our kids eat and during the recess. The question sounded funny, however, it is was a community school and the school administration did not want to take risk.
 
I understand that it's always a choice and right of an individual on what type of food he wants to take. But we must also consider to follow rules that is implemented on any institution for the good and improvement of everyone. I am not against of the policy to ban junk foods and soda on school campus. This will help the student to be free from unhealthy food habit. Somehow, they will only eat good nutritious one.
 
Eating some junk food and drinking some sodas is not really a good habit and a healthy diet plan as it can only leads to some health prob;ems later on. It was already proven based on research by some experts that junk food and sodas doesn't have any nutritional value and can affect the health of those people that would eat of this kind of food that is why it is better to avoid these otherwise we will have a regrets later on.
 
Not really in favor of it. Besides, when I was in high school we would go out to eat at the nearby fast food restaurants, so it wouldn't have made much of a difference. There are also foods that seem "healthier" but actually aren't that much better than what is considered junk, such as juices that are loaded with sugar.
 
if the kid wants to eat junk food there's no way you can stop him from doing that he can always find other ways.
 
foxprojects said:
Not really in favor of it. Besides, when I was in high school we would go out to eat at the nearby fast food restaurants, so it wouldn't have made much of a difference. There are also foods that seem "healthier" but actually aren't that much better than what is considered junk, such as juices that are loaded with sugar.
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Now they are saying that hamburger sandwich is not really junk food because it has nutrition according to a study. With soda they say it is only sugar but what about the happiness that the drinker gets with the soda? Take for instance when the weather is hot and you are very tired then an ice cold soda will give you relief and your mind will be working well again. This is really a hot issue in our country that I think will depend on the school authorities to ban or not to ban junk food and soda.
 
I also agree with the author of this thread! The school doesn't have the right to dictate what the students eat and what not! After all, it's their decision if they want to eat healthy or not! And by the way, I think that the age of restriction has passed long time ago because, as observed, it produces terrible things! What is restricted happens to be even more desirable!
 
I believe that schools should be allowed to sell junk food. Beyond school, out in the world, children are exposed to junk food at every moment. From driving down the road and seeing signs and billboards, to television commercials, children are bombarded with visions of junk food every single day. Schools should include junk food, but limit how much can be sold. Furthermore, students should be instructed on healthy eating habits and diets. That way, they can make smart, informed decisions regarding eating healthy or not. Because, later on in life, children will have to choose how they want to eat. It's best to expose them to some junk food, inform them about which choice (healthy or junk) is best for them, and let the students decide for themselves.
 
I am in favor of the ban. School should create healthy environment which supports accepting healthy choices in nutrition. Eating habits cannot be changed over night and schools should systematically restrict sales of junk food and increase the offer of healthy food. The changes will not be accepted instantly, that is for sure, but it would be a great starting point. It would be a long process but worthwhile. School should not run away from responsibility to promote healthier life style.
 
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