I totally agree - School lunches suck! There is really no redeeming factor in school lunches. But what I don't read here is: Why not pack your own lunch. And that goes for us parents as well as for our students (read children).
I mean really, we can bitch all we want and we can even fight for change. I really think Jamie Oliver has a point here - Why not TEACH our children and our cafeteria staff to make not only healthy meals, but healthy choices! He has shown how it can be done.
But alas, that takes effort & work. It's just easier to leave it to a service and be done with it. It's easier and cheaper (well not really if it's done well).
OK, it's easier! But we can't be lazy about our own health or the health of our children. So I say take control and pack your own lunch.
And while you are at it, fix your own breakfast and have dinner as a family!
Yes, our school lunches suck and the vending machines at work are no substitute for a healthy snack.
But folks, you have a CHOICE to buy the stuff or pack/fix/prepare your own!
That all said, If we as a society choose to offer lunches to our children, then we should be sure the children's health is considered first and foremost.
Just my thoughts on the matter...
sAq
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