Schools All over Riverside CA USA Banning Sodas and more on Campos Grounds

[GohanMaster]

Schools All over CA USA Banning Sodas and more on Campos Grounds

The school districts are now banning sodas from all schools grounds in Riverside.

The reason: There are to many obese children. They think that taking Banning soda, and soon other snacks will help solve the obesity problem.
The only drinks they sell at school now is over priced water and Gateraid.
Your not even suppose to drink Gateraid if you are not an athlete because it can be bad for you as well.

Rely, how dumb can they get. Don't they think that kids will drink and eat crap like that at home and bring it to school?
School was better when you had a wide selection of what to drink, there taking all the good stuff away.Your not even allowed to buy milk unless you pay an overpriced meal.

School lunches are sucking bad, theirs not much to them, and they are not filling, and cost to much.
Even there snacks are expensive. I mean rely, almost $3 for a little bag of chips that don't have much in them.

Something is seriously wrong here. Back when my parents where kids, you can at least buy milk alone for 10 cents.

So do you think that it is right for them to take away our soda that some of us need to get through the day?

Do you think we should pay overpriced meals and snacks?

Is it fair that they are raising there prices and selling less stuff?

Discuss about school and there new rules, prices about food/drinks here

[Ash: the Angel of Battle]

What?! That's insanity! Don't they realize the mass chaos that will ensue?

[Refilled Pad]

I think Schools take themselves way too seriously.
but, then again this is a good idea.
Why do children NEED to drink Soda at schools, the last thing I would want is loads of hyper kids jumping around in lessons, it's not even good for you.
Schools teach children not only educational subjects but also how to act in life, maybe this will discourage people from drinking soda.

Either that or it could make it worse and children will think it's cooler because it's banned at schools, almost like they think drugs are cool because they're illegal.

[Misaki]

So do you think that it is right for them to take away our soda that some of us need to get through the day?
~ by soda, is that fizzy pop..like coke? xD well, it's not like it's any good for you. so long as they provide an alternative, i think it's alright. then if you really want soda, you'll bring in your own. which is a bit mroe of a hassle, so it's more likely to discourage you from drinking it !

Do you think we should pay overpriced meals and snacks?
~no way ! its ridiculous. it's extortion, the amount of money spent on school dinners ! i guess the alternative is to make your own, but i think school dinners should deffinantly be cheaper !

Is it fair that they are raising there prices and selling less stuff?
~ nooo, but the rest of the world is doing exactly the same thing for anything, especially with the creditcrunch. I bring my own lunches, because i think our school dinners taste and look awful, so no way am i paying for them ! especially not double the amount they're worth !
our vending machines, have been filled with smoothies and water now (:

[~Shana~]

I'm so glad that I don't live in the Riverside area but something like that did happen at my school. They turn off the soda machines during school hours and turn them back on at 4pm. And I heard my friend say that the machines have gonne extremely expensive, I don't beleive her but she said that it was $3 for a soda! I didn't check it out myself though.

[Saber]

Schools All over CA USA Banning Sodas and more on Campos Grounds

The school districts are now banning sodas from all schools grounds in Riverside.

The reason: There are to many obese children. They think that taking Banning soda, and soon other snacks will help solve the obesity problem.
The only drinks they sell at school now is over priced water and Gateraid.
Your not even suppose to drink Gateraid if you are not an athlete because it can be bad for you as well.

Rely, how dumb can they get. Don't they think that kids will drink and eat crap like that at home and bring it to school?
School was better when you had a wide selection of what to drink, there taking all the good stuff away.Your not even allowed to buy milk unless you pay an overpriced meal.

School lunches are sucking bad, theirs not much to them, and they are not filling, and cost to much.
Even there snacks are expensive. I mean rely, almost $3 for a little bag of chips that don't have much in them.

Something is seriously wrong here. Back when my parents where kids, you can at least buy milk alone for 10 cents.

So do you think that it is right for them to take away our soda that some of us need to get through the day?

Do you think we should pay overpriced meals and snacks?

Is it fair that they are raising there prices and selling less stuff?

Discuss about school and there new rules, prices about food/drinks here

You need a Jaimie Oliver to put it right.
And what is wrong with milk for gods sake. Its good for children. Also if you cant afford food its a good thing to have.
I t sounds crazy aswell because they have not put a good plan in place, just a very limited choice of things.
what are you thinking of doing Gohanmaster?Can you get a campaign going, or a petition?

[GohanMaster]

You need a Jaimie Oliver to put it right.
And what is wrong with milk for gods sake. Its good for children. Also if you cant afford food its a good thing to have.
I t sounds crazy aswell because they have not put a good plan in place, just a very limited choice of things.
what are you thinking of doing Gohanmaster?Can you get a campaign going, or a petition?

Nope, I just wanted to here other peoples opinions about this, no Campaign or anything, although I have thought about it.
I don't think there is nothing we can do, its not just my school, its all school around Riverside in the USA so far. I just don't think that it is fair what schools are doing right now, and wanted to see if anyone agrees.

[Gohan15]

my school has done the same thing thy took the Soda maschine and put it in the teaches lounge

[Dragonlady]

I've always thought that having vending machines on school property was idiotic. All it does is to help promote unhealthy eating habits in the first place. Granted, school lunches have always been considered indescribably not from this universe as well as the taste of it being abominable, but the school systems use to try to make sure that it was a healthy and balanced meal. But alas, most high schools now days have the worst eating habits. The cafeterias not only have the regular lunch line, but also the a la carte line offering foods like pizza, french fries, etc. and the snack bars. Still the food in the normal lunch line is still too rich in saturated fat and cholesterol and too low in fiber and nutrient rich fruits and veggies.

Now if you need soda to help get you through the day, then you are sadly mistaken. You only think that you do because of the high level of sugar and caffeine that soda contains. It gives you a sugar burst or a caffeine burst of energy which is very bad for your body. In the long run, the damage it can cause can be and is life threating. Saying things like that is just a cop out. You start becoming addictive to the caffeine in sodas. If you don't drink any, your body goes into withdrawal. Thus the feelings of being tired, weary, headaches, etc. I can honestly say that I'm addicted to the caffeine. I can't go a day without my coffee. Otherwise I end up with one heck of a headache.

On the price hikes, no, I don't think anyone should have to pay for overpriced meals. But when it comes to snacks, the skip on them. But I can understand why they have to raise the prices of the meals. These days, it just costs more for the overhead (food; cooking utensils; energy to run lights, ovens, stoves; salaries; etc) to run school cafeterias and it will continue to increase. But the increasing high cost of living has effected everyone, not just the schools.

So let me end this post with a few tips of the master. If you really want a soda during school, bring it from home. Not only does it cost less per can or bottle, but you don't have to choose one of a few flavors that a machine has to offer. And if you want to keep it cold, here is a trick I use to use. First put the soda in the freezer until it's almost frozen. Then wrap it up in some paper towels. After that, wrap it up good with tin foil. The tin foil and paper towels will act as insulation and keep the soda cold for some time.

[Thomas]

Banning soda won't stop fat kids from drinking it at other times.

[tupac115]

Talk about taking adverse measures...this is way over the hill i must say.
Playing 3 U.S bucks for chips?Thats blatant highway robbery if you ask me.Only able to buy milk if you purchase a overpriced meal?thats grave robbing if you ask me.

On the soda point to reduce obesity,its a redudant if you ask me,it wont stop people from drinking them outside.No point in doing it,its much better if they devised better alternative such as a health club for obese people as such.School should stick to what schools need to do..which is education.Educate these obese students on how to eat right and stay healthy instead of restricting their consumption habits.

I am not sure how the cateria system works over in the U.S but over here when i was a student i was a big fan of packed lunches and if that was restricted as well then i be pissed for sure.

[fullblue]

So do you think that it is right for them to take away our soda that some of us need to get through the day?

Well, in Singapore they banned soda to be sold in schools, only university and polytechnic are spared :D

Do you think we should pay overpriced meals and snacks?

Sigh, we are also complaining about it over here, even the teachers does that. We just have no choice, as we are not allowed to get out of the school ground before certain hour. The cheapest option is still bringing our own meal :D

Is it fair that they are raising there prices and selling less stuff?

There is no such thing as fair to begin with, they are practically monopolizing the business.

[GDXTom]

So do you think that it is right for them to take away our soda that some of us need to get through the day?

Well, in Singapore they banned soda to be sold in schools, only university and polytechnic are spared :D

Do you think we should pay overpriced meals and snacks?

Sigh, we are also complaining about it over here, even the teachers does that. We just have no choice, as we are not allowed to get out of the school ground before certain hour. The cheapest option is still bringing our own meal :D

Is it fair that they are raising there prices and selling less stuff?

There is no such thing as fair to begin with, they are practically monopolizing the business.

Hey, when you said Polytechnic, is it every Poly school or in Singapore? I happen to be in Long Beach Unified School District Polytechnic Highschool, and I believed they banned soda here (I need to go reconfirm and recheck, all I remembered were fruit juice, Gatorade, and water).



So do you think that it is right for them to take away our soda that some of us need to get through the day?

We should understand what is needs and what is wants. Needs is what we "need" for survival and getting away from negative impact; clothes = no humiliation and heavy sickness being spread (Needs is usually food, but just encase, shelter and clothing are also needs). Wants
is something you desire. I have to say that Soda is wants, rather than needs. why? Do we actually need soda for survival? or we already have a fluid to drink? That is called water.

I think it is right for them to take it away, based on my economical knowledge and what the world is currently in right now, especially in California (School budget cuts = Huge negative impacts on prices and school supplies).

Why should school remove sodas? I believed that we are going toward obesity. More obesity means more spending, because what can obesity people do if they do not have knowledge for a more advance career such as science, doctor, and more? I lost 40 pounds in 6 month because I stop drinking soda/soft drink, and most of the junk food.

Also, save money is good and I'll explain that in the next question.


Do you think we should pay overpriced meals and snacks?

Do not think it is a joke when teachers are telling you not to buy drinks, especially when it is an economic teacher like the one I have (US government now). Its people's decisions to whether buy these pricey snacks or not. The reason why it is not pricey is because these snacks are usually belongs to company like pepsi, cola, pizza hut, and more.

300 pepsi bottle are bought for $210, while each are sold for $1.25, selling 300 bottles make 375$. Total Revenue is $375 - Cost $210 - Taxes $33.75 = Profits $131.25, which I think is for school or other uses. The reason why students are paying pricey food, which actually work is because of how lazy we are, we prefer closer vendor machines or shops. Many students do not think with their money. However, here in school budget cut, School is only making 5$ a profit whenever selling a yearbook AT 80$, and I want one.....but it gone up 40$ for the past 3 years :( .

Is it fair that they are raising there prices and selling less stuff?

Its not fair, but this is how profits are made, and how students are making. Yes, they are selling less stuff because of laws pushing them around. Fruit juice and Gatorade now made more profits when they are installed to the vendor machine.

Even though students can go outside and get sodas, most students actually do not get sodas from outside. Here's why!

Less Consumption: I read here that member's are saying that they would drink at home. To me, is it possible that they've been drinking at home, while they would also drink soda at school? Less consumption, because you drinking 1-2 cans of soda at home while drinking 1 cans of soda at school = 3 cans of soda. Without sodas at school, you only drink 1-2 cans at minimum.

Outside Soda: I believed it is actually cheaper when you buy outside. You all know that you might get a feeling of "buying other snacks and stuffs," when entering a store. This promotes consumer spending in businesses. Look! Schools aren't really losing a lot of profits since they are still selling other drinks, and even school get money from lottery. Stores and restaurants make profits because students spent money inside. 1.25 for a bottle in a vendor machine, or 1.00 at a store?

Promote Saving: Most students are discouraged that sodas are removed, they might not want to waste time going to the store. Oh well, you save $1.25 whenever you think you might of buy a soda at school (unless you are buying juices). My best friend buy Dr. pepper 2 time a week, and with the ban on soda, he complain, but he save.

Promote Growth: Did you know that buying juices also give incomes to fruit industry? I never know what businesses make profit other than the soda company, since it is out of corn syrup, caramel, and other artificial ingredients. For Gatorade........actually it suppose to be for Athlete, but we do have Athlete at school. Our school sell them as a small bottle for 1$.

Reduced Obesity: Again, not all students would go to restaurants and stores to buy soda. Thus, shall reduce obesity.

Promote Saving #2 Outside: Tell me, a bottle for $1.25, or a 2-litter for $1.25? We are providing incomes when it comes to buying at the markets and stores. Who actually go to a store far away just to get soda? We bring parents, and this is actually an opportunity to buy other products that we need!

Less profits for Soda's industries: I understand that they make less profits, but then again, I do not support over 70% to those businesses that want money and sell products that did not really make the markets grow. Even though, Soda's fan are still buying sodas. Some company offers huge scholarships.

Conclusion: I think that after not drinking sodas and soft drink for 6 month, I get a stomach problem every time I start to get some taste from sodas (No more Root Beer Float :( ).

I support the banned on sodas. In my opinion and in my basic economical understanding, we are making businesses grow; even though soda's company would lose some profits, I think they made enough money.

[fullblue]

Hey, when you said Polytechnic, is it every Poly school or in Singapore? I happen to be in Long Beach Unified School District Polytechnic Highschool, and I believed they banned soda here (I need to go reconfirm and recheck, all I remembered were fruit juice, Gatorade, and water).


I dunno whether it is all or not, I have seen it sold in at least 3 of the 5. Polytechnic is treated as tertiary education here. And the students are given more freedom there :D

[GDXTom]

I dunno whether it is all or not, I have seen it sold in at least 3 of the 5. Polytechnic is treated as tertiary education here. And the students are given more freedom there :D

Definitely true that there are much more freedom in Polytechnic than every other school.

I confirmed that my school did put a ban on sodas, but I found that other Polytechnic High school did not ban sodas. I remembered that the governor of California want to cut unhealthy food; reduce trans fat/fatty oil and put a ban on sodas in schools. Maybe every school in California, but I am not sure about University. I guess Polytechnic in California lost one freedom than every other Poly Schools :rolleyes: .

Still, there are too much government interference here at California. Although I support the ban on sodas, Businesses are running away from California, or that what people told me.

[tupac115]

I was an ex-polytechnic student.In the cafeteria on campus,there was even a burger king outlet on top of the regular cafeteria food.Freedom on choice of your lunch was considered a right back then.We were not kids anymore.Soda was dispense via vending machines as well.

Maybe some schools are just taking it a little too far.A contend student is a happy student is a productive student is all i can say.

[Shanks]

I find it a little ridiculous that they are banning Sodas on campus.People need their fixes.Biting their pencil when thinking and having coffee before the day starts is a example of a couple of fixes.Drinking soda is included in this category.Sometimes it helps students concentrate.

[gokugirl2006]

Banning soda is just another way to make students uneasy and probably angry. Students love to have their
daily sodas regardless if they're on school grounds or at home.
Banning certain foods/sodas is another reason to get students
on a healthier level. But whatever happens, students will find a way to get their sugary sodas and/or junk food and bring it to school.

[corewarr]

Its not right to ban soda from individuals especially if the reason is obesity. I mean its there life, if they want to go on the way they are then let them. Who is anyone to tell someone that they should be something their not!? Now paying for over priced food could be looked at in different ways. I think its wrong to pay for something that probably cost them near of nothing, but then again that could also help the school if their putting the money to good use for the school to make it better. Then again if they raised the prices and aren't selling much then I don't see how its helping anything. Boycott!

[krillin]

what you are going through is unfair if you like soda you should be allowed it also the school is ripping you off its unfair what the school board is corrupt as well for allowing this to happen i say you should talk to our friends see what you can do about it:)