Healthy School Lunches

When I eat lunch at school, I find myself most drawn to hot food such as tater tots, nachos, and pasta. A usual chips or cold bagel does not usually sound appetizing when I am choosing what to eat during lunch. If these items were not being served or were not in plain sight then I pretty much think I would be eating healthier. It would force me to eat healthier because I wouldn't want to eat chips or anything, I would probally end up going for a sandwhich or a fruit salad. No, I do not think teenage student eating habits can change with changes in the school lunch offerings. Obviously their habits of eating at school would change, but as soon as those teens got home to their regular food they would continue to eating that. At home, kids are usually given what they like or want food wise, therefor changing school lunches would not change student eating habbits at home.

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