vending machines in school
Vending Machines in Schools The normal eating schedule in today’s world is three meals per day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eating only three meals a day sometimes just doesn’t cut it, especially for children whose bodies and brains are continuously growing. A snack in between meals is a good way to regain energy and to stay focused. School’s today have vending machines that are filled with snacks and drinks, which is a good thing for students because they provide a quick outlet to help settle growling stomachs. The only downside to having a snack in between meals is what they are snacking on. Most vending machines today consist mainly of junk foods and sodas, which is not the best thing for children. A snack out of a vending machine is a good thing, as long as it is the right snack. Today, child obesity is increasingly growing throughout our country. Unhealthy food is becoming easily accessible for children, resulting in overweightness at a young age. As a parent, it would be hard to monitor what their child is eating while the child is away from their parents at school for most of the day. The parent could choose not to supply the child with money, but that child could find a way to get a candy bar if they really wanted it. Packing a healthy lunch is a great idea to make sure the child gets the proper nutrition they need, but who says that child is actually eating their packed lunch and not just throwing it away or trading it for something that is more appealing to their taste buds. With unhealthy foods in machines at school, it makes it very difficult for the parents to make sure their child is sticking to a healthful diet. Eating junk food can prohibit the intake of critical nutrition for young kids. The years from newborn to adults is a very important time, our bodies are growing and need the proper nutrients. If a child is overeating on junk foods and not sticking to a somewhat healthy diet, then they run the risk of becoming overweight and