Quote Originally Posted by mrspunkysmom View Post
Actually the students are more tired from sitting still in a seat all day. As a teacher I can tell you that the lunches may be more varied than in our years, they are not healthier than in our youth. Many of the youth do not get balanced meals at home and many of those do not get to eat at home. And I also meant the meals they get at home. Our culture wants things easy and simple and I went that way for a while. It's not helpful that the unhealthy food is cheaper.

And our culture needs to rethink how we educate our young. Many are stuck in a self-perpetuating cycle of obesity.

The legislation would entail truth in advertising. The many names that cover starches and glutens would amaze most people. It would be good if the food industry wasn't so mechanized. I can't buy a simple bag of nuts because many are processed on the same machinery as wheat. The same goes for canned or frozen foods. At least frozen foods can be rinsed in a colander.

And a lot of those ingredients in cereals and drinks are alternative names for sugars and artificial sweeteners.

I do happen to agree with your views on the BMI. My doc would love for me to be 125 pounds. I would look emaciated. A friend of mine who by the numbers is 30% overweight, looks good. Again bone size, density, skeletal frame, do make a difference.

I'd take a poll of 2 to see why they're tired when they get home, but I wouldn't need to, I know the answer from experience. They are very physically active, and the school system supports that activity.

As to healthy food being more expensive? I disagree. Junk food is easier, takes less prep, but I can make a batch of chili (just to use an example, there are many) that will be good for several meals for less money than one dinner at McD's. The big difference? Time and planning.