Responsibility lies in the School's Hands

Today’s adolsecents are almost 3 times as likely to be overweight than they were 20 years ago. Children at such a young age, or just children in general, have not lived off experience, and therefore do not have the experience to know what is wrong and right. Scientists who study children obesity all stress that schools should hold responsibility for teaching what is right and wrong when it comes to the adolescent’s health. Education of obesity and the repercussions of it, in the long run can really affect the child’s lifespan and view of life.

Parents should monitor a child’s diet, but while a student is away from their parents, the school must function as a parent and do what is best for the students. While the parents cannot be there to oversee a student’s meals, a school should make sure those meals do not include junk food. School is where the majority of the children in the United States spend their days. Eliminating junk food in schools will insure that kids are at least getting some of the nutrients they need, and that they are exposed to different types of food. Children are in school for 12 of their formative years, and even one well-balanced meal a day can make a difference.

School is also a place for kids to learn, so why not teach them healthy eating habits as well . There is a health curriculum in schools just for that reason. Of course, parents can set good examples for their children at home, but while the parents are away, the schools should definitely step up. Not only should they teach nutritional eating habits, but they should support it as well. This meaning cutting all junk food out of the school's options. There can still be fun snacks that are healthy for you as well.