Comments on: New Study: About 4 In 10 Escambia Students Are Overweight Or Obese

By: out of step

out of step — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:25:22 +0000

William,
I love the idea of posting lunch menu’s. My kid doesn’t always bring whats going on home. You know, “They didn’t give me one”, I guess I lost it”. excuses, excuses. GOOD IDEA!

By: Darryl

Darryl — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:11:09 +0000

Hey What!; some of us have noticed that most Americans buy junk when they shop. Processed prepackaged foods that require a microwave oven. It seems the women we see in grocery stores who buy mostly staples are Latino women. Being poor isn’t the only factor on obesity, but unfortunately, the cheaper foods are the processed garbage, so they are more prone to its ill effects. But we are in a middle size city, so it may be a little different in urban areas versus rural, but judging by the rampant obesity in all walks of life, I doubt it.

By: FYI

FYI — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:02:44 +0000

I’ve noticed “food stamp” recipients several times buying all kinds of steaks, ribs, all kinds of red meat that I can rarely buy. I don’t buy chips or junk food, but I do agree with some that have said it’s more expensive to buy “healthy”. Have you priced grapes or tomatoes lately? They’re just too much along with most other fresh produce. We both work and are very careful with our money. We don’t drink, smoke, spend money on movies, etc.

By: What!

What! — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:17:15 +0000

Anyone ever notice what foods are bought by families that get food stamps!!! Nothing but Junk! A lot of lower income families are on government programs that help buy food! Maybe they should monitor what foods are being purchased! I think that is a huge part of this problem. The food habits all start from home. I don’t think some parents take the time to care what goes into their childs body…because it only food! Maybe they should require parents to take a nutrition class before being given any assistance.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:07:26 +0000

As long as corn is a commodity crop subsidized to the hilt, products made from it are going to be cheap and that includes nearly every prepackaged process food product. So fast food is cheaper than other meals at better restaurants. There are indications that the severe rise in obesity and diabetes are both linked to our modern diet. Any doubts about this check out the DVD “Food Inc.” or better yet read Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan.

By: concerned

concerned — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:04:11 +0000

Parent with a brain it is not more expensive to eat healthy! An apple is cheaper than abag of chips! A homemade soup is cheaper than getting a pizza! It just requires a little planning. And duh, children will chosse chicken nuggets and pizza so why not quit serving those kind of foods so much. Have one day a week to serve junk. But keep it out of schools the the other days! I agree parents should think about what they are feeding their kids! They are killing them with food! But it is still parents and the schools who need to make changes! My family eats EXTREMELY healthy and many moms look down on me cause I won’t let them be kids and eat junk, but I feel I am providing healthy habits that will take them into adulthood. But that all goes down the drain when I may run out of something for lunches and my daughter goes to school and eats a chicken sandwich, or pizza or anything they offer is not really nutritious!

By: Parentwithabrain

Parentwithabrain — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:36:51 +0000

Why is it people want to blame the schools for what is obviously a parenting issue? I work in a school in Santa Rosa County and the meals offered are far better than what I was offered as a kid. Most of the lunch offered to me in Escambia County was tossed in the trash. This was due to lack of choices. Salad is an option every day and many kids choose it. Veggies are offered, many kids choose them. Yes, kids are going to go for chicken nuggets and pizza much of the time but let’s think a about what they get at home. Because guys these kids that are fat mostly start school fat. These are kids who will tell you they watch TV and play video games all day. Most of their parents are fat. The food choices are the cheap fatty foods that many low income families can only afford. It is not cheap to make healthy food choices. The snacks sent by these parents are frightening. Soda pop and candy or chips. So before blaming the school for not enough PE or food available, start looking in the mirror for why your child is fat.

By: Lunchroom Lady

Lunchroom Lady — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:06:10 +0000

Diet drinks are not served in the lunchroom. Diet drinks are only in the vending machines out in the gym.

By: FYI

FYI — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:54:49 +0000

If you don’t want your child to have school lunches, then pack a healthy and nutritious lunch from home. You can even pack a “hot lunch”. It just takes a little bit of planning and shopping.

By: Nina

Nina — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:24:17 +0000

I have a granddaughter in Byrneville,first grade, she is 49 inches tall and weighs 47 lbs SOLID as a rock and she was considered overweight by the health dept. Well not only does she not get junk on a regular basis she is never still at home she gets tons of exercise, not a couch potato!!!!
I would like to know who set the standards for weight????????
Just another way for the government to tend to our business and cause hate and discontent