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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread is why there is an obesity epidemic in the Western world. Parents are going to die defending their family's poor food choices. If that's what you want to feed your children, sure, but some of y'all here pretend chocolate milk and pretzels are Mediterranean diet.

It's hard to cultivate good food habits in a country like America, but it is possible with effort. You have to push against what the corporations are selling you as "easy and healthy" snack and lunches because they don't give a shit about your family's health. And, yes, this includes junky school lunches. Yes, kids will keep on craving greasy and sugary foods because these "foods" are made to be highly palatable, very often in a lab. It doesn't mean you should pack this stuff for their school lunch or snack. Try educating them on how good real food is for their bodies. It might be a tough sell, but it's worth a try.[/quote]

[b]I'm sorry, I still don't understand the issue with providing a portion of pretzels (70ish calories) and a cheese stick or hummus for a snack.  That's a carb, a protein, and some fat.  [/b]

My kids eat whole wheat bread and pasta but that's not easy to send for the snack portion of the day. Why are pretzels being lumped in with Doritos (with all the additives/salt/saturated fat) and cookies (sugar)?  That seems nuts.[/quote]

As the OP, I can affirm this snack would be a huge health upgrade for many of my students. I glanced around today (thinking of this thread) - multiple students had Little Bites muffins, one had a large pre-packed rice krispy treat, one had fritos or something like it and of course my oreo friend. [/quote]

I get your complaint and it’s valid- but these are literally things the school gives out for free breakfast everyday and that (other) teachers give out for rewards and snacks.  [/quote]

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