Should soft drinks be banned from public schools?

Was watching my local news this morning, and there's legislation in the works to ban the sale of soft drinks in all Colorado public schools. Of course, it's being fought, as proponents are stating that each district should decide whether or not they want to do that. The idealogy behind this legislation is the welfare of the students, as it's believed that soft drinks is the number one contributing factor towards the obesity of children.

In a way, it's good idea, as I think it would help them in the long run, but again, I'm not one for these kinds of mandatory government bans. :|

Maybe Cuz of this

http://youtube.com/watch?v=91lQK5SCzlQ

Why in the heck should they be, its up to the person who drinks it, not up to the authorities to decide for them..-SEBi-

However, it's up to whomever owns the property as to what they allow on it.;)

Our school was like that, no big deal, most people bought pop on the way home.

Yay government! They know what's best for us.

Yep. No nutritional value and schools are under no obligation to provide them.LJS9502_basic

They should teach parents the perils of soda.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Yep. No nutritional value and schools are under no obligation to provide them.peppersfan2

School districts = government.;)

[QUOTE="peppersfan2"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Yep. No nutritional value and schools are under no obligation to provide them.LJS9502_basic

School districts = government.;)

Ah I see. Obvious really.

Man. Has the government caught stupid in the past year?

I blame this on the democratic majority in congress....

Man. Has the government caught stupid in the past year?

I blame this on the democratic majority in congress....

effthat

...in the Colorado state government?

No, that is what the school is making a lot of profits on. I plus, it is better than having lunch with milk.ChicaQueenWarGa

At my school people frequently bought gatorade and that vitamin water stuff, I wouldn't be concerned with profits.

[QUOTE="effthat"]

Man. Has the government caught stupid in the past year?

I blame this on the democratic majority in congress....

Sajo7

...in the Colorado state government?

yup! Don't question me...

They should be able to drink what they want because then you're just limiting their free rights. It's good in some ways and bad in others.filiwian

Pfft. Nobody has a "right" to demand their school stocks and sells the beverage of their choice.

I don't know about restricting them, but I do think they should promote more healthier foods. It's easier and better.groovdafied

How would you promote healthy foods to a bunch of high school students?

[QUOTE="groovdafied"]I don't know about restricting them, but I do think they should promote more healthier foods. It's easier and better.Sajo7

How would you promote healthy foods to a bunch of high school students?

Make the healthier foods cheaper for the high school kids, increase the cost of unhealthy foods.

[QUOTE="Sajo7"]

[QUOTE="groovdafied"]I don't know about restricting them, but I do think they should promote more healthier foods. It's easier and better.Xx_CYC756_xX

How would you promote healthy foods to a bunch of high school students?

Make the healthier foods cheaper for the high school kids, increase the cost of unhealthy foods.

Well if they do that they might as well just ban the soda. Most people will still buy the unhealthy food or just go somewhere cheaper like a fast food spot.

They already did in my school district. I didnt care much because I much prefer water.

Even though people complained and ******* about it for a few months. They eventually got used to it.

They dont sell soda at my school but they do sell Powerade. I think they shouldn't because if kids want loads of sugar and rotten teeth, by all means let them have it.

Was watching my local news this morning, and there's legislation in the works to ban the sale of soft drinks in all Colorado public schools. Of course, it's being fought, as proponents are stating that each district should decide whether or not they want to do that. The idealogy behind this legislation is the welfare of the students, as it's believed that soft drinks is the number one contributing factor towards the obesity of children.

In a way, it's good idea, as I think it would help them in the long run, but again, I'm not one for these kinds of mandatory government bans. :|

JustPlainLucas

It's not school fault, they were bribed.. GRR

Read: http://www.essentialaction.org/spotlight/CokeSchool.html

Want a soft drink? Bring your own. I don't think soft drinks are something schools should be spending additional money on, especially when you factor in the obesity rate in America, schools should be promoting better health habits.Xx_CYC756_xX

Actually, I don't think the schools are spending a penny on selling soft drinks. That's entirely on the vendor's behalf.

[QUOTE="JustPlainLucas"]

Was watching my local news this morning, and there's legislation in the works to ban the sale of soft drinks in all Colorado public schools. Of course, it's being fought, as proponents are stating that each district should decide whether or not they want to do that. The idealogy behind this legislation is the welfare of the students, as it's believed that soft drinks is the number one contributing factor towards the obesity of children.

In a way, it's good idea, as I think it would help them in the long run, but again, I'm not one for these kinds of mandatory government bans. :|

Makemap

It's not school fault, they were bribed.. GRR

Read: http://www.essentialaction.org/spotlight/CokeSchool.html

GRR? Haven't heard that. Pardon my ignorance, but what does that mean?

I never understood why people were willing to spend a WHOLE DOLLAR on 20 oz. of soda. I mean, it's even MORE now. :?

I rarely am willing to spend a dollar on 2-liters of soda. Though, 12 cans is worth 2 dollars, I'd say.