Juice Boxes

Our school goal is to have fewer juice boxes in students’ lunches and snacks. Why?

·        Juice boxes create pollution: they are made and recycled in factories, which create pollution.

·        Juice boxes often have sugar included.

·        Fruit loses both fiber and nutrients when it is processed into juice

·        Fruit juices are often as high in calories and sugars as a serving of pop

·        A 650-milliliter juice box contains the calories of four whole apples, and a child can drink it in just seconds

·        Fruit juice can fill a child up so that he isn't hungry for his meal

·        Juice boxes are expensive, between 30-50 cents per box

·        Dental cavities are more likely  

The better choice? Raw fruits and veggies, and water. (in reusable bottles!) For more info, go to

http://voices.yahoo.com/juice-boxes-school-lunches-4273683.html