One of the biggest hot button topics in
the world in 2012 is the dietary actions of children. Of course, why
it took people until 2012 to realize some kind of issue was present,
that is up for debate. Regardless, many instances exist where people
are standing up. One of the drinks people will heavily debate on is
sports drinks. Sports drinks do have a great amount of sugar in them
and can be a health concern for sure. Are they completely bad?
Sports Drinks Debated in Schools
Well, a particular question should be
hinged on the particular sports drink. The problem with anything, is
the problem does not come from use but rather overuse. There are some
nasty sports drinks if you really get to look at them. Moderately
healthy sports drinks do in fact exist, but overindulgence is the
key.
In many ways, even the healthiest of
foods can have problems if a person eats them too often. The body can
go through strange changes with anything. Back to the matter at hand,
as sports drinks present a potential problem. The nexus of this
problem is in the United States Educational system. Where the
government is trying to interfere in?
Here is the problem about government
intervention in schools. Intervention by the government really is
something that can go rather bad, rather quickly. The sports drinks
and sugary snacks debate is an interesting one. Schools make plenty
of money and this little health initiative is going to do more harm
than good.
There is a point where schools should
not make these elements easily accessible. However, given the
strained budgets, one could draw a reason why schools would allow
such a thing. The high amount of sugar is something that has caused
alarm bells but the alarm bells are too late and damage has been
done.
Then again, one could argue how much
the government truly cares about us. Or if this is just another publicity stunt.
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