...go to schools all across America. During the long school day students get hungry, so what are they suppose to do wait for hours until lunch time to satisfy their hunger. Well if schools had vending machines students wouldn't have to. Also we can make a profit for the schools to benefit the student's education and we could help them learn how to prioritize too. Getting vending machines would be a great benefit to schools The first reason why vending machines should be allowed in schools is that vending machines get the school quick cash. That would turn the little money the schools have into a lot more money for the school to benefit the student's education. The extra money from the vending machines could buy things for schools, for example, they could replace old textbooks,buy pencils, paper, computers, smart boards, security systems,and cameras. Also vending machines should be allowed in schools because they are very quick and easy to use. As an example, when you are going to class you can stop by the vending machine and get a quick snack. It only takes a few minutes and you can make it to your class on time. It’s also a good way for kids who are hungry because they didn't have time to eat in the morning to get food. “Students don’t always have enough time to get a full breakfast at home, and vending machines can provide a quick breakfast or lunch snack.” (Serna,2014) Another reason why vending machines should be allowed...
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...Starving Students Children of all ages need an extra boost of energy during school hours. It is not uncommon that kids do not eat our school's lunch or breakfast. Even some kids in our school will not get enough food at home. Students need vending machines because it provides them to have more energy and to know that they will get food. Having vending machines will help students become healthier, energetic, and have more students participate in class. Here is a graph that shows what kids will need each day for nutrition depending on the activities they do. Like you can see in the graph kids in our school would either be known as somewhat active or very active. The reason is because students at Hampton-Dumont Middle School get Physical Education every other day. Also fourth through sixth graders get recess...
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...Heath Watkins argument essay English 1010 vending machines in schools Heath Watkins argument essay English 1010 vending machines in schools Are vending machines in schools good for students? There are many different views on thihs subject, and if used correctly vending machines can be very beneficial to schools and students. They provide a healthy snack to students which is good to keep the focused throughout the day. They also helps pay for the needs of the school and fun activities throughout the school year. It also teaches students money management skills and helps them learn to make good decisions by choosing a healthy snack instead of something full of sugar. Students have to stay focused throughout the day due to all the workload they have whether they are taking a test or just taking notes in class it can be very mentally exhausting. Students are always on the move going from class to class and also with their gym class which involves plenty of physical activities that can tire them out. JUANA ARIAS/FOR THE WASHINGTON POST. If they had a small snack to help wake them back up and keep them focused throughout the day this would be beneficial to them. A vending machine that was able to be used in between classes and stocked full of good healthy choices could be the solution to the problem of students falling asleep in class or lack of mental focus to take notes. A Skill that is needed in everyday life is money management people find themselves trying to budget...
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...English 250 The Debate Regulating Drinks and Snacks in Schools by the Government It is not a secret that obesity in children has become a problem and in the United States alone the American Obesity Association estimates that 15 percent of children between six and nineteen suffer from obesity. (Lee, 2011) According to the CDC childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years the percentage of children aged 6-11 who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008, similarly, the percentage of adolescents aged 12-19 years who were obese increased from 5% to 18% over the same period. (Childhood Obesity Facts, 2012) Individuals who work in the health care field through research and statistics know that obese children will likely become obese adults, and along with that also comes Type II Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Hypertension. It is also documented that obesity forces young people to endure social, physical, and emotional abuse as a result. As statistics show childhood obesity is a growing problem, and something must be done; however, is it the job of our government to place regulations on what children eat and drink. Studies have shown that there are three principal causes of obesity: hereditary (sic) (endocrine related), inactivity, and diet. (Lee, 2011) In today’s society many children live in a household where both parents work; as a result children are left home alone to occupy their time by way of television, video games...
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...CUSTOMERS’ PERCEPTION OF VENDING MACHINE: A SOLBRIDGE SURVEY PRESENTED BY FENG LING YANAN LI QIAN HUI SUN UWALAKA TEMPLE PROF: JENS GRAFF JUNE, 2012 ABSTRACT The research was set to determine, “Customers’ Perception of Vending Machine: A Solbridge Survey”. The main objective was to ascertain customers’ perception of the vending machines and to determine the level of varieties in the machines. A fifteen questions questionnaire was used as instrument for data gathering, which comprised of Solbrigers and visitors. A quantitative (survey) research with a non probability sampling method. A convenient sampling method was used. Some of the findings revealed that varieties in the vending machines were poor; the locations of the vending machines are good. Furthermore, it was found that the vending machines break down during use. It was therefore recommended that the vending machine management should increase the varieties in the machine as well as adding snacks to the machine. It was finally recommended that the management of the vending machine should increase maintenance of the vending machines to increase efficiency and reduce the break down level during use. Background to the Study The act of providing an easy located snack area in a school environment is very salient in a school and is also very profitable in the sense that it allows students to eat some snacks when they are famished as well as allowing the marketer to sell more of...
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...Kemp / Nemtseva 459938 Group: IBA-C02 Tutor: Arno Teunissen (please check his lat name) Table of contents: 1. Background information 2. Problem definition The main problem discussed in this report is the following: “Should private or commercial companies be allowed to close exclusive school contracts with schools, or should their activities be forbidden by law?” 3. Objective The purpose of this report is to give an advice to the United States Department of Justice pertaining to the ethical issues surrounding exclusive school contracts. Consequently, suggestions will be given on how to minimize negative effects of the exclusive vending contracts if these operations are allowed to be continued. 4. The Moral Philosophies *4. 1. Teleology* (Utilitarianism) Teleology is a moral philosophy that assesses the ethics of decisions looking at the consequences of the latter. One of the most significant theological theories is utilitarianism theory that is focused on the consequences. It is concerned with the greatest benefit for the greatest number of people even if there are negative consequences for some parties involved. Coca Cola By signing exclusive school contracts and displaying its logos in public schools the company wanted to re-establish its brand loyalty and recognition. This results in increased sales volumes of Coca Cola products leading to additional revenues for the company. The money would be then spent on investment in better working...
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...Nutrition and Academic Performance 1 NUTRITION AND ITS EFFECTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE HOW CAN OUR SCHOOLS IMPROVE? By Amy Ross SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS EDUCATION AT NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNDERSITY July 28, 2010 APPROVED BY: DATE: Derek L. Anderson, Ed.D. August 2, 2010 Nutrition and Academic Performance 2 Table of contents Abstract ...…………………………………………………………………………………………3 Chapter I: Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….…4 Statement of Problems…………………………………………………………………….8 Research Questions…………………………………………………………………….…9 Definition of Terms ……………………………….…………………………………….10 Chapter II: Review of the Literature Nutrition and Cognition ………………………..……………………………………….11 Food Insufficiency …………………………..………………………………………….24 School Food Programs ……………………………...…………………………………..35 Chapter III: Results and Analysis …………………………..…………………………………..51 Chapter IV: Recommendations and Conclusion ……………………...………………………..54 References...………………………………………………………………………………..…...59 Nutrition and Academic Performance 3 Abstract The purpose of this paper was to review existing literature about past research that highlighted studies concerning nutrition and its relationship to brain function, cognition, learning, and social behaviors. There is evidence that school breakfast and lunch programs are not up to par with current United States Department of Agriculture standards and that USDA standards may not be utilizing the latest research...
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...body fat content and absorption of energy. “Heritability of obesity from parents also influences obesity in children.” (Karnik, Kanekar, 2011). The behavioral factor of childhood obesity is directly correlated to lack of physical activity. A lot of children spend a great deal of their time indoors watching television, playing video games and being on the computer. Television advertisements related to unhealthy snack foods contributes to a child’s choice for unhealthy, eating behaviors and obesity. The children of today want instant gratification, and what better way to get it by grabbing a bag of candy, chips or something else that is readily available, and takes no time to prepare. Environmental factors are seen in settings at home, school and community....
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...more liquids.” - Michael Douglas Investor, Coke’s Chairman and CEO. “Public schools are funded by the public to educate the children as provided by state law. It is totally inappropriate that its facilities and employees are being used by corporations to increase their own profits on public time and with public dollars.” Dr. Brita Butler-Wall, Executive Director, Citizens’ Campaign for Commercial-Free Schools, US. THE RECALL On June 13, 1999, Coca-Cola[1] (Coke) recalled over 15 million cans and bottles after the Belgian Health Ministry announced a ban on Coke’s drinks, which were suspected of making more than 100 school children ill in the preceding six days. This recall was in addition to the 2.5 million bottles that had already been recalled in the previous week. The company’s products namely Coke, Diet Coke and Fanta had been bottled[2] in Antwerp, Ghent and Wilrijk, Belgium while some batches of Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite were also produced in Dunkirk, France. Children at six schools in Belgium had complained of headache, nausea, vomiting and shivering which ultimately led to hospitalization after drinking Coke’s beverages. Most of them reported an ‘unusual odor’ and an ‘off-taste’ in the drink. In a statement to Reuters, Marc Pattin, a spokesman for the Belgian Health Ministry explained the seriousness of the issue: “Another 44 children had become ill with stomach pains, 42 of them at a school in Lochristi, near Ghent, northwest Belgium. We have had five or six cases...
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...In many school systems across the United States, there are many different opinions on whether or not junk food should be banned. Some people favor the thought of junk food in school systems and feel as though kids should be able to eat what they want. Others believe that schools should provide students with healthier snacks and meals to eat. The true question is, how much is too much? There are certain school systems taking over meal plans and completely banning the food selection for kids to only health choices. Kids should be able to make choices for themselves and eat the food they want too eat. Having junk food in school systems has been known to bring up the percent of obesity in kids, but having junk food will give students freedom of choice, will help the vending contract revenue, and it will save money and complications in creating a new lunch program. Schools that allow students to eat what they want give’s the students dining options and also freedom of choice. Many school systems in America are strict enough already; they do not need to be even stricter and be told what to eat and what not to eat. When students can pick out their own food, it gives the student the feeling of personal responsibility. Margaret Johnson, an English and French teacher at West Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, New Mexico, explains, “ junk food should be sold in schools-along with other food. Students will buy anything that coast under a dollar, is profitable, flavorful,...
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...January 10, 2012 Alberto M. Carvalho Miami-Dade County Public School Board Superintendent 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Suite 931 Miami, Florida 33132 Dear Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho: I have been concerned with what is happening to our children these last few years. Childhood obesity is becoming more prominent and should be on your priority list. I am currently a Registered Nurse enrolled in the University of Phoenix to obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. I have become more aware of my community and through different assessment in the assignments; I have had the chance to identify some of the different characteristics within my community that could adversely affect the health of the population. Childhood obesity is one of the factors that caught the most of my attention. My job now is to respectfully ask for conscientiousness and to educate the Board Members of precipitating factors that are contributing to this countywide epidemic. With rising costs and a slowing economy, I commend your efforts to explore additional ways the Dade County School Board can implement a more cost-effective margin with the various food programs you have recently implemented. As you know, there are always pros and cons to everything. During my community assessment, the main factor that was noticed was how obesity is presently harming and affecting our community’s health. Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is the Honor Society of Nursing that works with the World Health Organization...
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...chocolate. Customer base consists of mostly students, faculty staff and local residents. Café has been operating for several months and has finally approached a moment where both Stacy and Bonnie have to reflect on the future development. Owners have to agree and develop working strategies that can help them sustain and even expand the business. In order to develop such strategies, we should begin by performing a SWOT analysis. A thorough and well-completed analysis will give us insights needed in the strategy formulation phase. Most of the companies concentrate on strategies that match their strengths and opportunities, as well as weaknesses and threats. The key to business success is to exploit any opportunities where we feel strong and mitigate any risks where our organization struggles. SWOT analysis Undoubtedly the strongest point of Custom Coffee & Chocolate is a formal education and work experience of Bonnie and Stacie. In addition, they have unique products. Furthermore, they chose a superb location and arranged a cozy café. Owners have quite an extensive knowledge of their client base that allowed to acquire their loyalty. On the other hand, Bonnie and Stacy almost ran out of money. They have significant cash flow and debt issues. In addition, there is a weak customer service in terms of opening hours, available space and lack of staff. Most of their business is takeout. Café has an almost non-existence online presence and no delivery services. Their location lease is going...
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...REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOLS 5 ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING SCHOOL FUNDS 7 LEGAL COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES 9 PUBLIC FUNDS 10 NON-PUBLIC FUNDS 11 PUBLIC AND NON-PUBLIC FUNDING 12 RECEIPTING MONEY 14 DEPOSIT POLICY 15 BANK ACCOUNT 15 ACCEPTANCE OF CHECKS 16 MASTER RECEIPT BOOK 16 TEACHER RECEIPT BOOKS 17 REFUNDS 19 CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM DAILY DEPOSITS 19 RETURNED CHECKS 20 SCHOOL INCOME 21 STUDENT FEES 22 DONATIONS AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS 23 FUNDRAISERS 24 COMMISSIONS AND VENDING 26 CONCESSIONS 27 ADMISSION/TICKET SALES 29 TRANSFERS 31 BETWEEN ACTIVITIES 32 BETWEEN LOCAL SCHOOL AND ACCOUNTING OFFICE 32 JOURNAL ENTRIES 34 JOURNAL ENTRIES 35 PURCHASES 36 REQUISITIONS AND PURCHASE ORDERS 37 BID LAW 38 EXPENDITURES 39 CHECK PROCEDURES 40 CHECKS ISSUED TO ACCOUNTING OFFICE 40 INVOICES 41 PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM 42 GENERAL GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR CARD USAGE 43 RECORD KEEPING AND RECONCILIATION 46 MONTH END CLOSE 47 MONTH END CLOSE 48 YEAR END CLOSE 49 CALENDAR YEAR END 50 FISCAL YEAR END 50 FIXED ASSETS 51 OBJECTIVES OF THE FIXED ASSET POLICY 52 DEFINITIONS 52 PROCEDURES 53 PAYROLL 57 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION 58 SALARY ADMINISTRATION 58 MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME 58 LEAVES AND ABSENCES 59 SALARY DEDUCTIONS 59 SUBSTITUTE LIST 60 PAYROLL PROCEDURES 60 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 62 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 63 ...
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...Business Communications Library Business Proposal November 28, 2011 The Friends University Library is an integral part of the student learning process. With an increase in the student population and the great advances in technology, it is time to improve the existing library and turn it into a world class learning facility appropriate for both students and faculty. Many factors must be taken into consideration in planning the new structure including location, size, services provided, and the types of rooms included in the building. The two options to create this facility are remodeling the current library, or rebuilding. The first option is to remodel the current library, which offers several advantages. The current location of the library is suitable because it is centralized and easily accessible from any area of the campus. Remodeling also offers the possibility of creating an addition or a second building on the north side of the library. An addition would be very beneficial for both students and faculty by adding more classrooms, computer labs, and quiet study areas. There are also disadvantages to remodeling the current library that must be considered. The current facility is an older building, which creates the possibility of structural problems or safety concerns. It could be very difficult to remodel the older building because unforeseen problems may arise that could be costly and take a large amount of time to repair. Some issues that need addressed are...
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... society has changed its views concerning this issue. Because the legal drinking age changed to 21 there was an increase in mortality rate at age 21, increase in motor vehicle accidents, and increase in suicides. Even though 18 is considered an adult and a person should be able to make his or her own decisions, the drinking age should not be lowered because teens lack the maturity to handle alcohol and teens are at a higher risk of alcohol-related deaths. This debate has two sides as some people are for lowering the age to 18 again and some against. Many will argue that the average drinking age around the world is 18. According to International Center for Alcohol Policies (2011), “Minimum drinking and purchase ages in countries around the world range from 16 to 25 years of age, with 18 being the most common age limit” (para. 6). Others say that if a person age 18 is old enough to serve and die for his or her country, he or she should be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages. Should the drinking age be lowered to 18? This paper will weigh the pros and cons as well as identify potential issues associated with this debate. Pros on the Debate Many people still hold to the belief that the drinking age should be lowered to the age of 18. This argument is not without validation. When a person reaches the age of 18 that person is...
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