Banning sugary or unhealthy foods for children?
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Re: Banning sugary or unhealthy foods for children?
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I agree that banning sugary or unhealthy foods would make them more alluring. The problem seems bigger than the availability of junk food. An interesting point made in the book was about locations that are considered food deserts. I have heard of this term before and I find it upsetting. How are parents supposed to model healthy eating habits when their neighborhood does not offer a grocery store with fresh fruit and vegetables, let alone anything organic or unprocessed?JanaeiAlexandria wrote:I think that if children are taught good eating habits at home as well as at school there is no need to ban unhealthy or sugary foods. Banning anything tends to make it that more intensing, teaching moderation is key. Children mimic what their parents and role models do. So when we practice good eating habits, they do as well.
As others have mentioned, I believe that education about food choices needs to be made a priority. I know in other countries the schools have children help in the preparation of their lunches and use that time to educate about healthy eating. It has helped children understand how to make healthier food at home and that what they eat effects their bodies.
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-- 07 Apr 2016, 02:01 --
Actually on second thoughts, I think banning sugary or unhealthy foods for children would not do any good as children have a mindset that whatever is prohibited to them,they would want that very same thing.
According to me,parents should upbring their children in such a way that they would know what is good or wrong for them.
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The reason I see problems with what is determined as sugary or unhealthy is my experience with parents that are against the majority of fruits or of foods with any sugar content. Because one person may consider apples or bread as a sugary item, it could lead to disagreements. I think this is not such a huge issue, as the majority of people would rather their child have an apple than a bag of m&ms.
As for a banning on such things, I think that it is a difficult lock to put on anything. Because some people have lower incomes, their foods will contain unnecessary amounts of sugar or be unhealthy with oil or salt and such. There is also those that would take this to an extreme point. Students getting in trouble in class for a piece of gum or a sweet snack in their lunch bag shouldn't be punished for such, and they would be in order to be fair. For the most part, the extent of removal should be with what the school has in machines or sells on property. It is up to the parent and/or guardian to decide if their child has these things for themselves.
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Thank you to all the parents who work hard and take the time to notice what is going on in their kids' lives and have the nerve to say "No" when it is best for the child! Your making the world a better place.
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