Massachusetts Schools Ban Junk Food

Say goodbye to your old lunch program. No more vending machines of sugary sodas or high fat snacks. The French fries and desserts you eat all gone. Dream of getting that chocolate ice cream or Italian Ice on a hot day, well that’s gone as well. All caffeine, trans fats, and don’t forget artificial sweeteners in school food, gone!

The State Senate of Massachusetts Schools passed a law to decrease obesity. They decided to take a step forward as a state, trying to fix the part of the nationwide obesity epidemic. The food served in our schools caused students and young children to make poor decisions in life. Instead of having a salad most students would rather get curly fries. These food choices will cause health problems and lead youth to be unable to exercise.

The rules state, Massachusetts school lunch vending machines can only be filled with water bottles, fresh fruits, or vegetables. There will be no flavored milk given out except for low-fat plain milk. Also, juice must be 100% juice and the bread has to be whole grain, not white. The State Senate is trying to create a lunch program that will become much healthier and beneficial for students. This will lead to students putting much more effort into their school work.

Welcome to the new lunch program. Vending machines filled with water and healthy snacks. Salad, vegetables, a plethora of fruits left and right, many nutritional choices to make.