Thesis : Schools do not provide enough physical activities and healthy food options to their students.
Counterargument paragraph
Schools provide physical education classes for young age groups in grades K-12 with breaks (recess) for younger children. Additionally, schools have classes dedicated to physical health and nutrition, as well as body development. Most vending machines that are placed in schools have options for healthier alternatives for their fatty and sugar-filled counterparts, and choices of fruits and vegetables can accompany hot lunches provided from the schools. Furthermore, schools provide meals with low-fat content to the children. The meals are full of minerals, vitamins, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, which prevent childhood obesity. The disorders that are as a result of obesity are not visible in the learners at all. The schools have followed the recommendations established by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2015 regarding nutrition requirements and standards offered in school meals, beverages, and snacks (Welker et al., 2016).
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Rebuttal paragraph
Combining a sedentary lifestyle and an increase in unhealthy food choices has become problematic in fighting childhood obesity. The majority of the school day is spent sitting and movement is generally discouraged as it is seen as a distraction. The promotion of vending machines in schools introduces students to snack on fatty and sugary foods rather than eating wholesome meals (Welker et al., 2016). Better education on nutrition needs to be provided to students to make informed decisions and awareness about their eating habits and lifestyle in and out of the school. Ensuring that students have sufficient physical exercise will help to prevent or reduce obesity. This is because physical activity will be promoting the burning of calories. Moreover, the meals offered to students through the vending machines should have low-fat content and full of whole grains, vegetables, and minerals as well as minerals and vitamins.
Reference
Welker, E., Lott, M., & Story, M. (2016). The school food environment and obesity prevention: progress over the last decade. Current Obesity Reports , 5 (2), 145-155.doi:10.1007/s13679-016-0204-0
