Biodemocracy Snippet: Junk Food Junkies Fund Schools
I don’t usually pay attention to the Biodemocracy newsletter, but I was skimming it, and read this:
With the Bush Administration’s reduced funding for education, many school districts have been forced to seek other sources of income, including widespread installation of junk-food vending machines. School districts can make up to $100,000 per year under these contracts, but as a result of increased access to unhealthy foods, the childhood obesity and diabetes epidemics are on the increase. In response, two dozen states are now considering banning junk food vending machines in
schools. The National Soft Drink Association is contesting this ban, claiming that high levels of junk food consumption are okay, and placing the blame on schools for not teaching the kids to exercise more.
It’s funny ~and~ sad.
