AUGUST BOEGER SHOULD BAN JUNK FOOD

HEALTH RISKS

• 20% of our population is obese
• Poor eating habits = bad health consequences
• Eating too much fat,sugar,and salt is bad
• Many junk foods contain harmful chemicals

MSG, also known as Monosodium Glutamate, is a common chemical in junk food. It causes a severe damage towards your brain.
www.thebetterhealthstore.com/Newsletter/043011_Top-Ten-Toxic-Ingredients-in...

HEALTHY CHOICES

• Plenty of healthy foods taste good
• Be creative with healthy food
• Improves mood
• http://www.healthline.com/health/5-benefits-healthy
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What's the point of telling kids to not to eat junk food, if we have unhealthy snacks at school?

Many schools teach about healthy food options, but they tempt the student with unhealthy snacks.

ALTERNATIVES

• Schools can sell healthy snacks
• Teens can get junk food out of school
• Abuse of responsibility

SUMMARY

• Health
• Snack options
• Temptations
• Money for school

WEBSITES

• www.schoolastic.com/browse/article.jsp?.id=10853
• www.debate.org/opinions/should-schools-ban-junk-
• food-from-vending-machines
• debatewise.org/debates/2953-unhealthy-food-banning
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