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CLAIM:

Yes…

No…I believe lunch rooms should not sell junk food


REASON:

Healthy foods provide a balanced diet which gives you energy throughout the day. It increased focus and attention, improved test scores and
better classroom behavior. Nutritious school food also helps students develop lifelong healthy eating habits. Unlike fast food which can make you
feel tired, bloated, and unable to concentrate. Healthy foods would be better for lunchrooms, because it protects you against many diet related
illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE/EXPLANATION:

Respected research studies found that young people who eat only small amounts of saturated fat have lower total cholesterol levels. Frequent
consumption of fast foods can also increase the risk of diseases such as hypertension and stroke.This puts students at risk of poor brain
development, poor concentration, low immune system, increased infections and, in many cases, death.According to the CDC, healthy students
are better learners! Poor nutrition, lack of physical activity and an overall unhealthy lifestyle can lead to poor academic achievement in children.
Studies have shown that healthy children get better grades, attend school more often and behave better in class.

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