First, junk food can lead to health problems, so if schools banned it, that would prevent many diseases and sicknesses. Research shows that junk food can lead to heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even cancer. Did you know that 16% of children 6-19 are overweight? If schools would ban junk food that could easily decrease that 16% to a 10% it's that easy. When you gulp down a bottle of Coke or gobble up a few cookies, you may think, “it's not that bad I can easily burn all that sugar off easily.” Actually that bottle of coke and cookies is weakening your immune system. When your immune system is weak, your body is not strong enough to fight viruses or illnesses, and is more prone them. But, there is hope. If schools banned junk food and replaced it with healthier options, that could build up students immune systems and fight off sicknesses better.

Healthy food boosts your immune system that is a fact. So taking away junk food will decrease your disease and sickness risk, and build students immune systems up. Students who eat healthy are more prepared to learn. Most teachers and parents know that school food is a key part of the school and students learning. Food has a huge impact on students in and out of school. Studies show that junk food can actually be addictive. Junk foods that dissolve inside your mouth can tell your brain that you are more hungry than you are, making it addictive. research also shows that the less you eat it, the less you want it.