EATING HABITS AT SCHOOL

Andreea

Children’s eating habits and health are a matter of concern

for all of us.

Nowadays, the number of children and teenagers who do not have a balanced diet has increased, the most obvious sign being the growing number of obese people.

This not only affects the well-being of children, but also the future active adults of tomorrow’s society and raises concerns as the long –term health issues.

One response to this situation lies in the life long education and learning.

Schools contribute to children’s well-being and have an essential role in their lives.

Eating in school concerns both acquiring healthy eating habit as well as the food available in all educational institutions.

Even if a new legislative initiative that forbids commercialization and distribution of unhealthy food in schools was adopted, more and more students go on consuming such products.

The only solution to stop this phenomenon is that schools and

family, through a lifelong learning, succeed in making children aware of those products which can seriously

damage their health.

• Do you think the food from the school shop is healthy?

• Can you find all the foodstuff you like at the school shop?

According to a survey 83% of students think that food sold at school’s shop is unhealthy. Though, 50% of them can find most of their favourite food products at the shop.

50%50% NOYES

2

83%

17%

NOYES

1

• Which are your favourite products?

Among student’s favourite food you can find pretzels, sandwiches and other snacks. Most of them prefer to drink water or coffee instead of natural juices or yoghurts.

• Do you eat fruit or vegetables at school?

Most students eat fruit at school, even if this happens once a day or a week. However, most of those surveyed admitted to eating unhealthy products.

55%45% YES

NO

• Other comments.

School nutrition should please all the

students.Food should be cheaper.

Each one decides what

to eat.

Do not blame the school for student’s unhealthy diet.

More fruit!!!

Although most of fast-

foods were restricted,

students still consume

such aliments.

Nutrition is generally unhealthy.

It would be better for students to bring their home made food at

school.

There are few people who really eat

healthy food at school.