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That story doesn't make sense because the idea of a classroom with an "unlimited snacks" policy, where the snacks are Doritos is insane. And if that kid is eating 3 bags of chips daily at school, then by your logic, wouldn't they eventually STOP eating those chips because now they have access to them? Or at least moderate. But they don't, do they? Perhaps that kid is the sort who will never be content with occasional junk food, and binges on it as long as it's available.[/quote]

My kid gets occasional junk food at home and if she was offered unlimited junk food at school, would gorge on it daily. Junk food is designed specifically to make people do that.

What if, crazy idea I know, we didn't offer Doritos (which have absolutely no nutritional value) as a snack at school? [/quote]

No it just sounds like your kid is hungry. May have a bigger appetite but isn't getting enough food because it sounds like you are controlling and tell them how much they need. They aren't binging just because it's there. They're either hungry or doing it because of they want what they can't have. That was the PPs point that was completely missed. [/quote]

It's weird how some of you equate the availability of junk food with the availability of food generally.

The snacks I serve my kids are mostly not allowed on "snack duty." Fresh fruit is not permitted because it will go bad, plus is generally not individually packaged the way they need it to be. Cheese and yogurt are nos because they must be refrigerated. Nuts and anything nut related are allergens. Granola is okay but you have to find a way to individually package it. Dense whole grain bread is not a crowd pleaser and is also hard to package.

I hate the prepackaged snacks. Not only are most of them just empty, useless junk that will in no way satiate a kid's hunger or give them energy, they are also usually packaged in a way to maximize how much garbage they produce. My kid doesn't really benefit from a little pack of pretzels or goldfish. It doesn't fill their stomach, it doesn't help them focus. I am happy to pack them a snack, but I don't want to buy a bunch of Pirate's Booty for the class -- I don't think that serves any purpose.

If the school or an activity thinks it's really important for kids to have access to chips and crackers and juice, they are welcome to solicit financial contributions and even though I don't really agree with this goal, I will be a team player and give money. But I'm not going to go buy a bunch of garbage just so we can all collectively pretend like we are caring for kids by making sure they have some processed trash between lunch and dinner.[/quote]

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