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Campus bake sales—a mainstay of school fundraisers—are going on a diet. A federal law that aims to curb childhood obesity means that, in dozens of states, bake sales must adhere to nutrition requirements that could replace cupcakes and brownies with fruit cups and granola bars.
Its a P\pity we can't put the NEA and the Federal busybodies on a "diet".
So you are pro-obesity? What's with this country and people getting up in arms over eating normally? Are you aware of what the health care costs associated with obesity are? Or that Americans have a reputation all over the world for being overweight? Geez--I can't believe people are so into fighting for their right to be fat, eat the crappiest food possible and not get any exercise. Nothing like cutting off your nose to spite your face. You can stuff your kids with cake at home. Raising the public consciousness about food is no different than raising it about smoking or drugs.
I do agree with ensuring that the lunches, snacks and beverages provided at school are nutritious HOWEVER I don't think that PTA or other club sponsored fund raisers should apply and it's a shame that some states are taking liberty enforcing this on those types of events when the federal government has allowed them to have exemptions in that area.
How horrible is a bake sale where parents and students come together for the good of raising funds for extracurricular activities that are VERY much needed especially in today's world? Kudos to TN for not following in the footsteps of those other 32 states and understanding the importance of these events even if it means one may eat a cupcake or two....sheesh!
Its a pity we taxpayers can't put the NEA and the Federal busybodies on a "diet".
Maybe you should read the article first. Each state can mandate the number of daytime fundraisers held each year that buck the nutrition requirements. Blame the states, not the feds.
I don't recall ever having bake sales while I was in school so I just shrug & say whatever over this. No need to get worked up over something so miniscule.
Campus bake sales—a mainstay of school fundraisers—are going on a diet. A federal law that aims to curb childhood obesity means that, in dozens of states, bake sales must adhere to nutrition requirements that could replace cupcakes and brownies with fruit cups and granola bars.
Way back in 1984, long before Baby Boomers were old enough to become obese enough that those younger than them could pick on them for (socially acceptable) weight issues instead of (socially unacceptable) age issues, a friend who would eventually become very foodophobic raged about the benefits of granola uber ice cream.
One day I read the label -- when did Nutrition Facts first appear? -- on his box of Quaker granola, and it had at least an equal amount of carbohydrates as my Haagen-Dazs Butter Pecan. And I think the granola had trans fats as well. But most important -- and all, really, most would have noted at the time -- his granola had more calories per serving than my ice cream.
Way back in 1984, long before Baby Boomers were old enough to become obese enough that those younger than them could pick on them for (socially acceptable) weight issues instead of (socially unacceptable) age issues, a friend who would eventually become very foodophobic raged about the benefits of granola uber ice cream.
One day I read the label -- when did Nutrition Facts first appear? -- on his box of Quaker granola, and it had at least an equal amount of carbohydrates as my Haagen-Dazs Butter Pecan. And I think the granola had trans fats as well. But most important -- and all, really, most would have noted at the time -- his granola had more calories per serving than my ice cream.
So stick that up your granola bar and blow.
so are you saying ice cream is better for you than granola bars? Or just granola on your ice cream is worse than butter pecan ice cream? Not sure here...
So you are pro-obesity? What's with this country and people getting up in arms over eating normally? Are you aware of what the health care costs associated with obesity are? Or that Americans have a reputation all over the world for being overweight? Geez--I can't believe people are so into fighting for their right to be fat, eat the crappiest food possible and not get any exercise. Nothing like cutting off your nose to spite your face. You can stuff your kids with cake at home. Raising the public consciousness about food is no different than raising it about smoking or drugs.
School bake sales are not responsible for obesity. There is nothing wrong with a treat now and again. In my school the science club sells donuts and fruit on final exam days and earns enough to fund the club. They do this 8 days a year. Do you really think stopping this is going to have any impact on childhood obesity? If you do I have a bridge I'd like to sell you.
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There is nothing wrong with a treat now and again. In my school the science club sells donuts and fruit on final exam days and earns enough to fund the club. They do this 8 days a year. Do you really think stopping this is going to have any impact on childhood obesity? If you do I have a bridge I'd like to sell you.
