Stop Obesity: Save our Schools! Tyree Singleton North Lawndale College Prep HS May 2013
Junk food should be banned because it can cause health risks and obesity and healthier food can improve academic success
Background States have banned junk food. Obesity have been increasing. Sugar leads to obesity
Junk food can cause health risks.
Junk food can cause health risks Heart Problems Type II Diabetes Strokes
Healthy behaviors can improve academic success
Grades Attention Brain Function
Junk food can cause obesity.
Calories Sugar Fat
The money from school vending machines can help with school finances! Vending machines might help the school financially, but how are teachers suppose to teach kids who are jacked up on sugar.
What You Can Do! First, schools should get rid of junk food and provide more healthier foods. Seniors can sign a petition to help get rid of junk food.