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News Comment #5
September 26th, 2012
Students lament lunch in viral ‘We Are Young’ video
Students are complaining about the lack of energy they have at the end of the school day from their lunches. New regulations make school lunches 750-800 calories. The meals also include more fruits and vegetables than they have in the past. This is a good idea to help children struggling with obesity and preventing obesity. Unfortunately it is having an effect on students in athletics, not having enough energy when it comes to practice time. I think this story is news. It is showing America that the new regulations have been put into practice. The students make a good point. Even though they’re cutting calories for obese students, what about those that are already “in shape”?
The high school students also made a parody video to their situation.
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One Response to “News Comment #5”
John Stewart covered this story, and Fox’s reaction to it, last week. If the athletes are getting tired at the end of the day, maybe they should pack some energy bars. Or maybe schools could offer healthy add ons — rather than an extra dessert — to those who want more to eat. Empty calories don’t help anyone.