Stop Obesity: Save our Schools!

Tyree Singleton North Lawndale College Prep HS May 2013

Junk food should be banned because it can

cause health risks and

obesity and healthier food

can improve academic

success

Background

• States have banned junk food.

• Obesity have been increasing.

• Sugar leads to obesity

Junk food can cause health risks.

Junk food can cause health risks

• Heart Problems

• Type II Diabetes

• Strokes

Healthy behaviors can

improve academic success

Healthy behaviors can improve academic success

• Grades

• Attention

• Brain Function

Junk food can cause obesity.

Junk food can cause obesity.

• Calories

• Sugar

• Fat

The money from school vending machines

can help with school finances!

Vending machines might help the school financially, but how are teachers suppose to teach kids who are jacked up on sugar.

What You Can Do!

• First, schools should get rid of junk food and provide more healthier foods.• Seniors can sign a petition to

help get rid of junk food.