Does It Work For Everyone?
The article I chose to read "Why-One-Size-Fits-All May Not Work" written by Sherri Khun, found on sheknows.com, refers to Michele Obama's school lunch program and how it is affecting children. The article starts with a question, "Can you really mandate meals that will be appropriate for both an 80-pound girl and an athletic, 130-pound boy?", causing you to question the policies of the program. It first states the facts of the program and that is meant to give children from low-income families at least two healthy meals a day - breakfast and lunch. However, there are guidelines to how many calories are allowed in each meal. The articles briefly reflects that students have complained about the new program, and that the USDA provides information for free regarding it. It also lets you know that students can bring their own snacks, etc., to school if wanted.
I found the reading to be strictly fact-based and informative. It didn't go into very much details regarding the student's complaints about the new program and focused more on what the program was about and why it was created.
I like that the article is straight to the point and factual. It is there to provide information and answer questions regarding the program. It is actually a benefit to parents to read the article. It was informative. Does it persuade me that the lunch program is a good fit for everyone? No. I feel it could have warranted information or details regarding the program.
Title: Why-One-Size-Fits-All May Not Work
Author: Sherri Khun
Site: sheknows.com
Date: Nov. 1, 2012
Amanda I also read this article and it is bringing up many issues regarding this program. I'm not so sure there is a one-size-fits-all food program. I understand the points trying to be made but it is not realistic I feel in regards to an individuals caloric needs. I feel like it could be an 'outline' to a solution to not the full answer.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog post. It touched on a subject that I feel has spread much further than our school lunches. Our society is turning everything into "one size fits all". We are all being forced to live by the same standards and we are all being regulated to live by the same rules.
ReplyDeleteAmanda, good job analyzing the article!
ReplyDeleteAmanda,
ReplyDeleteYou picked a really great article to analyze. The "one size fits all" concept is not going to work for everyone. Rules that might work for one school or organization may not work as well for another. You did an excellent job analyzing your article! It was really great as always.