Dear Editor:
We really need to make a change to school lunches. This is a big problem in our public schools because Maslow's Hierarchy of needs shows us that we must first take care of basic needs, like nutrition, if we want students to reach their fullest potential. At the base Maslow’s Hierarchy is physiological needs. This includes air, water, food, shelter, clothes, and sleep. So let's go back to the lunches being nasty, state what the current lunches are like, and what students would prefer. Keep in mind that the food should be not only tasty, but healthy. If students don’t eat good, healthy food, they can't get to the other stages of Maslow’s Hierarchy. Students get very grumpy if they don't eat properly and when they get to their classes after lunch, they will not want to work or be able to maintain focus. Often these student behaviors can be very difficult for the teacher and stop other students from learning. Having unappetizing school lunch leads to students skipping school and leaving closed campus schools to get better food somewhere else. If kids start leaving the school they might not come back from going out because they feel like hanging out. Also if student start leaving school they most likely going to a fast food restaurant like McDonalds or Burger King. These companies will serve the student unhealthy food. Eating unhealthy can damage your brain. According to https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2016/may/five-ways-junk-food-changes-your-brain says that junk food or unhealthy food can cause inflammation in your brain. This website also says that junk food can shrink the brain learning abilities. Sincerely, Anna Burton
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