David Jackson

David Jackson Jackson 1

Professor Mageen

English 1A

November 13 2007

" Refutation Essay"

In America, young children and teens are obese. In 2001, a General

Surgeon report said that 14% children are obese(Parents Advocating School

Responsibility). This percentage has increased over the past years .Who is

responsible for this problem? Many blame parents because they don't take the

time to teach their kids about proper nutrition. Others blame the fast

food industries for encouraging kids to consume their high caloric foods.

However, schools contribute to this epidemic by allowing vending machines and

serving junk food. Big companies have helped fund schools by allowing there

products to be sold. Consequently, these companies serve products that are high

in calories and thus children take in more than they need causing