Will banning school "bake sales" help fight obesity?

by kyle Posted 2012/05/08 12:57:53

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Bake sales, a longtime standby for raising extra cash, could soon be a thing of the past for Massachusetts public schools.

As of August 1, unhealthy foods sold during bake sales, classroom
parties, in vending machines and during non-lunch hours will be banned.

The ban will apply 30 minutes before, during and after classes in public schools.

The changes are part of the state's new nutritional standards aimed at fighting childhood obesity.

Parents and some school officials are upset over a ban they say will
hit their wallets, making it harder to raise money for expenses such as
class trips and athletic equipment.

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Wahvlvke 2012/05/08 13:44:57

no

+4
Looney libertards run amok.
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blissful 2012/05/08 21:31:06

no

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No. There are still to many ways to get the foods you want to eat..

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Diana 2012/05/08 17:50:24

no

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People will eat what they ,when they want it.The more you ban something the more
you want it.

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frank 2012/05/08 16:48:42

no

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What would help kids lose weight would be do away with video games, turn off the TV, and go outside and get some exercise.

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POWERSHAKER 2012/05/08 16:26:06

no

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Nope. Banning bake sales won't stop obesity. However, putting all these fast food restaurants out of business would help.

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whitewulf--the unruly mobster 2012/05/08 16:11:06
Medulla Oblongata 2012/05/08 15:58:57

no

+1
Moderation helps.

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MandaLynne 2012/05/08 15:54:19

no

+2

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Rusty Shackleford 2012/05/08 15:52:05

no

+1
This liberal fascism is really getting out of hand.

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MitsukyWkfChang 2012/05/08 15:46:37

no

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if they have money to buy the thing's in school then than they definitely have the money to go to the store and buy the same junk

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jackolantyrn356 2012/05/08 15:23:17

no

Denials are so tight on funds for the extras they moght be driven toi Bnk Holdupos.

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FUS RO DAH! 2012/05/08 14:50:08

no

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Childhood obesity is the parents responsibility

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Walaa 2012/05/08 14:33:46

yes

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Might help contribute to aware people about obesity and its consequences. Wont necessarily end obesity for the change must come from the person himself. Yes someone can get get his junk food else where but why make it easier.This just might be the trigger for someone to lose weight, one life saved from obesity is not a waste if it was through banning bake sales. They can sell healthier foods that tastes good.

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Rusty S... to Walaa 2012/05/08 15:52:54

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When you grow up, do you want to be a food cop?

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Walaa to Rusty S... 2012/05/08 18:17:40

+1
Not really. Do you?

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Rusty S... to Walaa 2012/05/08 19:32:48

No, but I don't support the government telling me what I can eat.

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Walaa to Rusty S... 2012/05/08 19:37:05

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The government cant do that through banning bake sales from school. Its not like they assigned an age to eat from a fast food restaurant.

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Rusty S... to Walaa 2012/05/08 19:42:57

The government controls EVERYTHING that we eat, don't you know that?

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Walaa to Rusty S... 2012/05/08 19:48:19

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So you dont want them to approve on whats there in the market? Please explain I dont seem to understand what you mean by that, I know that they approve on products before they are to be sold to the public. but if its something else your talking about than please enligten me.

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Rusty S... to Walaa 2012/05/08 20:12:05

"So you dont want them to approve on whats there in the market?"

No, I don't.

There is an old question, "Can man rule himself?", I say yes, what say you?

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Walaa to Rusty S... 2012/05/08 20:17:37

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Well, I dont see how its relevant, but thats your opinion. I think that they wont be declining products to be sold unless there is a reason or a health risk related.
If your talking in that way to point out my mistakes in writing, than excuse me english isnt my 1st language.

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Wahvlvke 2012/05/08 13:44:57

no

+4
Looney libertards run amok.

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PASCALEYANNICKPIERLOOT 2012/05/08 13:33:20

no

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Obesity is an economical problem. Eating healthy well balanced meals is time consuming and certainly not cheap. If you have a family to support, 2 or more jobs, never could get a good education...you just don't have the time or the money to invest in a wholesome dinner. Fast food is cheap and it takes no time to prepare, no extra electrical costs that's why it's ideal for a tight budget.

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**StarzAbove** 2012/05/08 13:25:48

no

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People need to start eating healthy. I doesn't hurt to have cake sometimes, but to do away with bake sales is silly.

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TykeLad101 2012/05/08 13:23:07

no

+2
doubt it

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Kat 2012/05/08 13:04:00 (edited)

no

+3
If people want baked goods they'll just go buy them elsewhere and companies will make that money.

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Kyra 2012/05/08 13:01:03

no

+2
no way

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