With the statistics of childhood obesity constantly
increasing in the United States, the Obama administration is making an attempt
on regulating snacks available to students in school vending machines. Restricting
high sugar content snacks and other junk food will help keep kids healthier and
their waistline smaller. However, the restrictions to be placed are receiving
tremendous criticism from vendors and schools. Many vendors argue that their
products are nutritional for students and should not be restricted. Schools
fear that banning candy from schools will greatly affect the outcomes of
fundraisers held through the schools. A national standard of nutritional
qualifications for snacks are being debated.
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