http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/food/diet-nutrition/2011-01-12-schoollunch13_ST_N.htm?loc=interstitialskipI chose this story because the issue at hand is not as simple as one may think. While it is obvious that the United States should take steps to improve the health of its citizens, especially its children, many argue that there is a fine line between providing healthier options for children, and forcing it upon them.
The impact of this story is not necessarily universal, but it is far reaching. A great deal of Americans have families with children in public schools. The proposed rule will affect these families; and if the rule has its intended effect, then it will have a lasting impact on the nutritional lifestyle of the children. Proximity is also in effect, not because this rule was made nearby, but because of its universal nature, it will affect all the schools in the country.
This article simply states the facts of the case, and it does not delve too deeply into the other issues. Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack did address the issue of the government regulating what people eat, saying that the intent is not to "dictate" what children eat, but simply help parents to give their children a chance to be as "healthy, happy, productive, and successful as God intended them to be." The article does not contain a positive or negative reaction from the parents, but the Department of Agriculture is asking for input at a public comment period ending April 13.
A possible follow up to this story could be about the input from the public in April.
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