School+Lunches+2012

=Should the Government set rules about School Cafeteria food?=

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Government Regulation of School Lunches

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Obesity is a growing problem in developed countries- especially the United States. It is a problem because of all the health consequences that result at cost to the quality of life of the persons concerned and the financial costs their care and treatment imposes on the country. China too is seeing a huge increase in obesity and diabetes as it becomes more prosperous and people adapt a more American way of living and working.

The problem results from individual choice, genetics, and economics as the market place provides what customers want. What customers want can be summed up in one word, MORE ! for their money. When unhealthy choices are eliminated or portions are reduced- customers protest. In school cafeterias, the customers are the students.

Do students learn their eating habits at school? Should schools use their cafeteria menus to help students learn to eat better? Should government set rules for all schools so that all Americans would be impacted?

Consider the menu choices at Harmon. Which items would you eliminate? What would you replace them with?