Any ideas? I’m doing a presentation for nutrition class on possible solutions or preventions to lower the obesity rate in our country. Here’s what I thought of so far:

Require schools to have nutrition education in order to graduate (childhood obesity is a huge issue right now)

Ban junk food from schools (such as pizza, hamburgers, taco bell, etc) and have more salad bars with a variety of food to teach children how to make healthy choices.

Have more restaurants who offer smaller portion sizes (like TGI Friday’s "right portion, right price")

Have more restaurants consult a Dietitian to help create a menu with healthy options.

Only 5% of Medical schools require their students to take a nutrition class and even then, its usually just a basic class. This is a problem because most people consult their doctors for nutrition advice when they aren’t very qualified. I think all medical schools should require nutrition classes.

I need more ideas please. Thanks!

Have they (especially anti junk food policies) been successful in reducing obesity rates among children/adolescents.
If they have or have not can you PLEASE provide me with credible sources or statistics supporting your answer?
(Debate class project)

Thanks!!!!!

i have to write a proposal for a project at school
i was thinking of making a big petition and sending it to the us government but i have to show evidence that it will be successful. help please !
black57, you missed the point
coca cola isnt fast food necesarily its junk food thats sold at fast food restaurants and i never said i wanted the government to ban anything
i was thinking of them setting restrictions to portion sizing and fat/sugar content
thanks everyoneeee else
i really needed that helppp
im donee yay

The nutritional needs of a growing child are high. But do you think that children nowadays are relying too heavily on fast foods? There is a problem with childhood obesity. The question is, are modern day children meeting their nutritional needs?

Of course, I am not saying that children should abstain from all ‘bad’ foods. I’m just wondering if there is too much emphasis on the ‘bad’, nutrient deprived foods. Is junk food forming a major part of their diet?

Thanks for your input, feel free to share your thoughts on this.
Brit- interesting point about the school meals. My sister goes to school and she says that the food options are unhealthy.

so I’m watching the video called super size me. it really changed my view of fast food. they brought up some really good questions.
why don’t we advertise fruit as much as junk food? do schools really keep a careful enough eye on the students food intake? and is it the food companies fault for America’s obesity or the people’s?