No Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Twinkies in schools?
“The passage of this bill could cost schools and families money, limit choice and access, and create consumer confusion.” This was a stereotypical statement made by a member of the Consumer Brands Association regarding a bill that would ban foods with certain additives from being sold in California schools, chemicals linked to worsening behavioral issues in kids with ADHD. Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Twinkies, and other nutrient-absent and chemically laden "foods" are amongst those that would no longer be sold on school campuses.
The food companies may argue that the majority of students don't have ADHD and shouldn't have these snack choices forcibly taken from them. My counter-argument would be that food is information that informs the body's cells, organs, and brain how well to function. Foods like Cheetos and Twinkies consumed regularly will not lead to high-functioning brains or bodies, both of which play a role in earning good grades.
Unfortunately, desperate for extra funds, public schools have relied on snack and soda sales for decades.
What do you think? Is the government right to try and get these chemicals out of schools or do the consequences make it a bad idea?
Learn more in this article from Politico:
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Junk food should not be on school menus. Schools should set the example of what nutritious food is and not just plop empty calories onto students' plates. I'm not saying there shouldn't be some treats available, but the big offenders should be kept out of schools.