The latest national security threat? School Lunches.

[VolInMn]

The retired officers are saying that school lunches have helped make the nation's young people so fat that fewer of them can meet the military's physical fitness standards, and recruitment is in jeopardy.

School lunches called a national security threat - Diet and nutrition- msnbc.com

Maybe kids should just go outside more?

 

[IPorange]

So it's the school lunches, and not the home breakfasts, dinners, and snacks that did it?

Ya, right.

 

[CountVolcula]

School lunches called a national security threat - Diet and nutrition- msnbc.com

Maybe kids should just go outside more?

How can they?

If the kids spend all that time outside, how would the liberal media brainwash them?

In all seriousness, I agree.

Children spend way too much time watching T.V. and not enough time outside playing.

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

Can't speak for other places, but at least here in GA school lunches are atrocious and not the least bit healthy (imo). This is one area I wouldn't mind the government (state or federal) to step in from a healthcare perspective and mandate certain requirements. This does not mean I want government running the lunch programs, but at least set some minimum requirements the schools should have to meet.

 

[CountVolcula]

Can't speak for other places, but at least here in GA school lunches are atrocious and not the least bit healthy (imo). This is one area I wouldn't mind the government (state or federal) to step in from a healthcare perspective and mandate certain requirements. This does not mean I want government running the lunch programs, but at least set some minimum requirements the schools should have to meet.

How do you expect them to feed the kids well, when most school districts cant even insure our kids get educated to the minimum of standards? Thats asking a lot.

Disclaimer: My opinion above does not reflect my opinion of teachers in general. You have a tough job and I do not envy you.

 

[truefan]

How do you expect them to feed the kids well, when most school districts cant even insure our kids get educated to the minimum of standards? Thats asking a lot.

Disclaimer: My opinion above does not reflect my opinion of teachers in general. You have a tough job and I do not envy you.

It isn't MOST school districts. Many, but not most

 

[KingNick865]

School lunches, for the most part, are mystery food that even the people that work in the cafeteria aren't even sure as to what exactly is in it.

However, maybe the kids should just get outside and play some.

 

[Velo Vol]

Do local schools have vending machines peddling junk food?

 

[volinbham]

I guess video games are a wash. They keep kids from getting exercise but they create mad drone piloting skills

 

[KingNick865]

Do local schools have vending machines peddling junk food?

High schools do.

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

How do you expect them to feed the kids well, when most school districts cant even insure our kids get educated to the minimum of standards? Thats asking a lot.

Disclaimer: My opinion above does not reflect my opinion of teachers in general. You have a tough job and I do not envy you.

Great idea to add the disclaimer... k:

but I don't equate preparing a healthy meal anywhere near the level of difficulty of educating kids and agreeing upon standards (and perhaps most importantly how those standards are measured). We've already seen reported incidents of teachers allegedly "assisting" their students to help improve test results as it would lead to more government funding for the school based on the improved results.

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

High schools do.

There's been a movement in our area for schools to remove vending machines from the premises. Or, at least restrict what can be sold (e.g. no soft drinks, candy, etc.).

I have been pleased and somewhat surprised be these actions since the vending machines represent a source of revenue for the schools.

 

[lumberjack4]

Can kids even bring their own lunch to school anymore? I would have thought some bleeding heart would point out that its not fair that some parents packs better lunches for their kids than others.

 

[droski]

the school lunch program is a problem, but it's the parents who are the real problem. burgers, fries, chicken nuggets are what sell at the schools. whY? because that is what the kids got used to eating at home. salads don't sell.

 

[KingNick865]

Can kids even bring their own lunch to school anymore? I would have thought some bleeding heart would point out that its not fair that some parents packs better lunches for their kids than others.

They can, but I never saw anyone bring one in high school.

 

[KingNick865]

the school lunch program is a problem, but it's the parents who are the real problem. burgers, fries, chicken nuggets are what sell at the schools. whY? because that is what the kids got used to eating at home. salads don't sell.

I saw a few kids eating salads, but you're right for the most part.

 

[lumberjack4]

There's been a movement in our area for schools to remove vending machines from the premises. Or, at least restrict what can be sold (e.g. no soft drinks, candy, etc.).

I have been pleased and somewhat surprised be these actions since the vending machines represent a source of revenue for the schools.

They did that at my HS my senior year (5 years ago). Needless to say a huge black market emerged with kids going to the gas station before school and loading up on Pepsi drinks and Hershey bars. It was quite amusing watching the school administration trying to shut it down. :birgits_giggle: