Elizabeth F. Beatty
Mrs. howell
8 grade ELA
March 1 2018
Chew on this
Many students are not choosing to eat school lunches because of lack of choices, quality, and
the presentation of the food. At Lake Oconee Academy, the students are given a choice of two
meats and two vegetables, and at fast food restaurants there are numerous types of meats and
vegetables. Schools should be allowed to serve fast food because it's less expensive, students
actually eat it, and it offers various choices of foods.
A fast food lunch is cheaper than buying a school lunch. A McPick meal at McDonalds is two
items for two dollars, an average lunch at school cost about $3.10. With the rising economy,
many families can't afford to buy school lunches. With fast food being less expensive, more
students could eat the meal provided by the fast food industry.
https://www.fastfoodmenuprices.com
The percentage of students that eat fast food lunches is higher than the percentage of students
who eat the school lunch. According to the article ,Why School Cafeterias Are Dishing Out Fast
Food, when pizza was cooked in the cafeteria 250 to 300 students would line up to buy it. When
a local restaurant served pizza, over 400 kids ate lunch that day because students were familiar
with that pizza brand. ​https://www.education.com/magazine/article/fast-food-school-cafeterias/
Elizabeth F. Beatty
Mrs. howell
8 grade ELA
March 1 2018
Fast food can be harmful to a person's health due to the ingredients. They can contain large
amounts of carbohydrates, sugars, and unhealthy fats. Looking at the healthy side of fast foods
many of them serve salads, yogurt parfaits, and a grilled chicken sandwich. Some of the foods
are high in calories which could lead to obesity, but others are low calorie. A diet high in
saturated fats can raise blood cholesterol. Chicken, salads, and yogurt are low in fat, and have
high amounts of protein and vitamins.
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/DiningOut/Eating-Fast-Food_
UCM_301473_Article.jsp#.Wp3Pwa3Mzow
Serving fast foods in a school cafeteria offers more options for students to pick from. Kids focus
more in the classroom and score higher on tests after eating. Often times students skip lunch
when only cafeteria food is offered. This leads to lack of participation in the classroom.
https://www.healthiergeneration.org/about_childhood_obesity/wellness_stories/healthy_kids_lea
rn_better/
Schools should be allowed to serve fast food because it's less expensive, students actually eat it,
and it offers various choices of foods. If schools were allowed to serve fast food at lunch, more
students would eat lunch and this would lead to higher test scores. Fast food is less expensive
which would allow more students to eat. Serving fast food in schools can have beneficial results
for the students and the school.