Why should schools ban junk food? Examining the health and academic benefits
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In 2025, UNICEF warned that obesity had surpassed underweight for the first time as the most prevalent form of malnutrition among school-aged children globally, affecting 1 in 10 children. In this context, the debate intensifies over why should schools ban junk food, a move with significant potential to reverse alarming trends in student health and academic performance.
