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Jamie Oliver for Education Secretary?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4287712.stm
Understanding the need for change in school dinners for kids, but doesn't it make you a bit uneasy that Government had to watch a TV programme before becoming aware of the problem and doing something about it? Or do we have to rely on celebrities now to make our lives better? ala Bob Galdof?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.You miss the point, they are doing something not because jamie oliver brought it to there attention, but rather, because it was brought to the attention of the public and public support means votes for the party that gets it sorted.
In short, they always knew, but now it's politically expeidient to do something about it.
(or at least to claim they will do something)
hi jips, my response was actually to you! but vals must've hit the submit button before me.
they should probably introduce some sort of nutrition class into schools so kids are educated on the value of eating proper foods and the dangers of eating processed stuffs. Parents should be able to sit in as well!
I remember when I was a kid (wasn't that long ago really - 20 years) and we did have nutrition/ home economics class, which was mandatory. I don't think it is now, which is a shame. its not all about being a homemaker!
However, if the latter were not offered in the school most would simply go to the local shops and buy the same stuff.
How can you ban certain things in school? You cannot stop them bringing in crisps etc and you cannot stop them going out at lunchtime. If anyone is to blame it's the parent(s) and our fast food culture.
The thing with junk food gef is that it has a major affect on your taste buds. It can alter them so much that anything that isn�t full of fat sugar or salt just doesn�t taste good. Plus all of these things are very highly addictive. So if chips, crisps, chocolate etc is on offer the majority of kids will go for it everytime. We need to somehow make kids eat the healthy stuff and over a period of time their taste buds will heal and they�ll learn to recognise natural flavours like the natural sugars in fruit. This should give them all the sweetness they need!
of course banning junk in schools won't be the end all, but its a step in the right direction! Schools, as "seats of learning" shouldn't be seen to condone unhealthy practices.
Also, don't some children from low-income families have subsidised lunch? if so, this would definitely benefit them as if they are eating junk at home this will give them at least one meal where they eat healthy stuff. and they could help educate their families.
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