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Author Lawrence, Riley, 1993- author.

Title Should junk food be banned in schools? / by Riley Lawrence.

Publication Info. New York : KidHaven Publishing, 2018.

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Location Call No. Status
 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J371.7 LAW    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Children's Department  J371.716 L43S    Check Shelf
Description 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series Points of view
Points of view (KidHaven Publishing)
Note Includes index.
Contents Personal choice or public health? -- Presidential points of view -- Too much control -- A public health problem -- Does it make a difference? -- Learning healthy habits -- Making choices -- Junk on the brain -- Who should decide?
Summary The debate over junk food in schools brings up important points about childhood obesity, public health, and personal choice. All these issues are addressed as readers view arguments both for and against banning junk food in school cafeterias. The balanced, fact-filled text encourages readers to develop their own informed opinions about this issue that directly affects their lives. Colorful photographs, a detailed graphic organizer, and additional fact boxes enhance the main text to give readers a comprehensive understanding of this ongoing debate.
Subject National school lunch program -- Juvenile literature.
School children -- Food -- Government policy -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Children -- Nutrition -- Government policy -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Junk food -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Food habits -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN 9781534524828 (6 pack)
1534524827 (6 pack)
9781534524194 (library bound book)
1534524193 (library bound book)
1534524819 (paperback)
9781534524811 (paperback)
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