Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find amazing that after years (YEARS!) of public conversations about obesity epidemic, overuse of sugar, harmfulness of refined carbs and artificial coloring..

After years of discussing it on every possible media, people are still ignorant enough to feed their kids oreos and gummies on regular basis.

NAILED IT

For the stupid please refer to this simple chart

Ever realize why it's really only the US that struggles with obesity so much compared to many other developed countries? The same foods and temptations of junk is there for kids. Then there is also affluence and a lazy lifestyle.... But getting back to the topic. It's not about food! It's about someone who stole away op's child's food!

It is really okay if a kid eats Oreos.

You have an unhealthy attitude towards food PP.

Why Oreos Are As Addictive As Cocaine To Your Brain
“Our research supports the theory that high-fat/high-sugar foods stimulate the brain in the same way that drugs do,” Schroeder said. “It may explain why some people can’t resist these foods despite the fact that they know they are bad for them.”
http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2013/10/16/why-your-brain-treats-oreos-like-a-drug/

Here’s the ingredient list for a popular brand of fruit snacks: Corn syrup, Sugar, Apple Puree Concentrate, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Gelatin, Contains 2% or less of Citric Acid, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Yellow 5, Red 40, Sodium Citrate, Blue
Here’s the ingredient list for Gummy Bears: Corn Syrup, Sugar, Gelatin, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Artificial and Natural Flavors, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax Coating, Artificial Colors Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1.

Both contain artificial flavors, preservatives, and artificial food dyes. Both have corn syrup and sugar as the first two ingredients (in other words, the ingredients in the largest quantities). One pouch contains the equivalent of two and half teaspoons of sugar. That’s more than half a kid’s healthy sugar limit for an entire day.

The differences? Fruit snacks usually have added vitamin C, sometimes a whole day’s worth. Sounds great on paper, but a five year old can get a day’s worth of C in three strawberries. Or a fourth of an orange. They do contain some fruit juice concentrate or fruit puree concentrate, but the amounts and nutritional value are too small to be meaningful (and concentrates are typically used as added sweeteners anyway).

http://www.parents.com/blogs/food-scoop/2015/02/18/nutrition/lets-get-real-about-fruit-snacks/

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find amazing that after years (YEARS!) of public conversations about obesity epidemic, overuse of sugar, harmfulness of refined carbs and artificial coloring..

After years of discussing it on every possible media, people are still ignorant enough to feed their kids oreos and gummies on regular basis.

Oreos are vegan.

And tree nut - peanut allergy safe.

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Anonymous wrote:Some of these judgmental posters should volunteer in a public school cafeteria. They may be surprised at how many of those "perfect" lunch components end up in the garbage or traded for junk.

+1
Just because you pack it, doesn't mean they are eating it. The teachers and lunch aids could not care less what they eat and what they toss out. Nobody is paying attention.

They don't have to eat it. But why are you giving them oreos as the other option? They're not going to starve.

Anonymous wrote:I find amazing that after years (YEARS!) of public conversations about obesity epidemic, overuse of sugar, harmfulness of refined carbs and artificial coloring..

After years of discussing it on every possible media, people are still ignorant enough to feed their kids oreos and gummies on regular basis.

NAILED IT

For the stupid please refer to this simple chart

Anonymous wrote:K and first are when some kids have poor impulse control. I went through a little stealing phase in 1st grade- I don't know why- except I wanted something that didn't belong to me, and I didn't really think it through.

I stopped entirely within about six months on my own (no one figured out that I was the 1st grade thief). No stealing or bad behavior after that. Stealing is unacceptable, but for this age it's within the normal range.

haha... me too... i was in grade 3. i just preferred things other than my own. food, stationery and maybe knick knacks..... and i swapped things too.... shhh.....if your daughter has lost her fruits, thats fine... just give more at home!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of these judgmental posters should volunteer in a public school cafeteria. They may be surprised at how many of those "perfect" lunch components end up in the garbage or traded for junk.

+1
Just because you pack it, doesn't mean they are eating it. The teachers and lunch aids could not care less what they eat and what they toss out. Nobody is paying attention.

+2

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Anonymous wrote:My DD just started first grade and has came home for the past few days saying that some snacks in her lunch bag weren't packed, for example fruit snacks and cookies. I'm 100% positive that I've packed them and I even have DH double check her bag before he leaves in the morning. Yesterday afternoon she came home again saying that her snacks were missing and all she had was her PB&J and crackers! I'm horrid! I talked to the principal this morning and she says, oh this has happened before, but I'll talk to her teacher. Has anyone else been in this situation before? What did you do?

fruit snacks, cookies, PB&J, and crackers?

This sounds like a terribly sugar filled unhealthy lunch. I am surprised the school hasn't confiscated your DD's lunch and sent a letter to you.

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/family-meals/slideshow/25-quick-and-easy-school-lunches-to-pack-for-your-kids/?slide=1

Thanks for the laugh PP. Bon Appetit's suggestions are hysterical! Shrimp rolls! homemade sushi! So easy and fast! How about I make my kid a turkey and cheese sandwich, throw in a pouch of unsweetened apple sauce, a banana and call it a day. Have fun with your prepping your kid's pesto shrimp skewers. Bet those smell great after sitting around in the lunch box for a couple of hours...

Here's a fabulous response to the Bon Appetit suggestions:

http://momswhohatepinterest.me/4267528-13093421

These are hilarious!!!!!

Shank the playground supervisor! Seriously most of those suggestions were nauseating

Anonymous wrote:I find amazing that after years (YEARS!) of public conversations about obesity epidemic, overuse of sugar, harmfulness of refined carbs and artificial coloring..

After years of discussing it on every possible media, people are still ignorant enough to feed their kids oreos and gummies on regular basis.

Oreos are vegan.

Anonymous wrote:I find amazing that after years (YEARS!) of public conversations about obesity epidemic, overuse of sugar, harmfulness of refined carbs and artificial coloring..

After years of discussing it on every possible media, people are still ignorant enough to feed their kids oreos and gummies on regular basis.

Ah, to be as enlightened and disciplined as you are...

Anonymous wrote:Some of these judgmental posters should volunteer in a public school cafeteria. They may be surprised at how many of those "perfect" lunch components end up in the garbage or traded for junk.

+1
Just because you pack it, doesn't mean they are eating it. The teachers and lunch aids could not care less what they eat and what they toss out. Nobody is paying attention.

Some of these judgmental posters should volunteer in a public school cafeteria. They may be surprised at how many of those "perfect" lunch components end up in the garbage or traded for junk.

I find amazing that after years (YEARS!) of public conversations about obesity epidemic, overuse of sugar, harmfulness of refined carbs and artificial coloring..

After years of discussing it on every possible media, people are still ignorant enough to feed their kids oreos and gummies on regular basis.