School Lunch is a Huge Issue at Schools

School Lunch is a Huge Issue at Schools

by Aaralyn Hinchcliffe

Public school students all around America are frustrated with school lunches. They feel as though school lunches are unappetizing, and unhealthy.

“The lunch is appealing, but it’s the same thing over and over, again and again. I would like it if there were more options,” says Maizie Hennessy, a student at Nashua North.

School food in America isn’t fresh and doesn't use fresh fruits or vegetables. Frozen food is defrosted then served.

A sophomore Arielise Pena has this to say “ I think the actual food tastes crappy and makes my stomach hurt, I would change it by adding some seasoning.”.¨

France has better meals and child obesity still remains the lowest. Students there get a 4 course meal. Americans get served nuggets and expired milk. America is still affected by child obesity

“Schools also have a limited budget when it comes to feeding students.So, that all means that school food needs to be lower cost and not require much preparation, which means foods are often higher in sugar, fat and salt.”.

Another problem with school food is the portions. They are very small and are not enough to keep students satisfied.

Campbell Christman, a question regarding food portions. “I do not feel satisfied with the portions. 3 chicken strips and a baggie of carrots are not enough.”.

It’s a problem especially when students have activities after school and aren’t replenished enough for activities such as sports, or clubs.

Time is also an issue. At Nashua North students get put into four lunches. one,two,three, and lunch four. Students complain about how lunch one is too early and how lunch four is too late.

It would be better to increase the time for lunch so students can get a break to eat and regenerate their minds.

“Children in France get 1-2 hours to eat their meal and socialize while we have 30 minutes.”

When students arrive at school they should be excited about lunch rather than nervous and wondering if they’re going to eat today.

Sadly some students rely on lunch to be nutritious due to not having as much food at home. And if school lunches stay this way students wont get their lunch for the day.