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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Moderation is everything. 
If children can eat healthy in the cafeteria every day (and hopefully at home), then a few treats during school parties is acceptable. You see what I mean? It makes more sense for everyone to spend energy on reforming school meals than to quibble over party food. I believe there is already a movement for that in MoCo.

I loathe the "treat" mentality myself. Most people eat really unhealthy all the while saying "but everyone does it!", thinking it makes it all right. This is why more people develop diabetes and heart disease. Despite this mother's disagreeable attitude, she's right.

But... change has to be gradual to become accepted. So I see your point, OP. You should ask around to plumb what other parents think, especially those on the PTA, and see if a middle ground can be reached so that changes are not too painful. The most important is to prioritize your push and for everyone to push in the same direction!!!

I would cut all unhealthy food from the cafeteria, even the chips and ice cream. But leave everyone freedom to bring whatever to parties.
As for snacks, they are very useful for children during long exams, but only if they are NOT rapid sugar - otherwise some children may crash before the end of the test. What about suggesting a healthier option for the MSAs?

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I agree with this.  Nothing wrong with a treat every now and hten, and a much biger problem is the junk food and processed crap served in the cafeterias EVERY DAY.  I'm not a healthy food fanatic but industrial chicken nuggets and pizza every day is just unconscionable.  I know there are new food standards but they are just pushing MCPS to find new sources of processed food that contains whole grain or low fat cheese.  That's not addressing the issue, and I know lots of kids in MD and HS who end up buying cookies and chips in the a la carte line and calling that a lunch.  I'm SO fed up with it.[/quote]

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