Some argue that it is the responsibility of parents to teach children about healthy eating habits, whereas others believe that teachers should be responsible for teaching their students how to eat in a healthy way. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt that wholesome nutrition is essential for school children. While some people think that helping students imbibe good eating habits is the duty of teachers, I would argue that

this

responsibility should primarily be assumed by parents. On the one hand, those who believe that teachers should help their students take up good dietary habits might contend that they have a greater impact on youngsters.

This

is because, they spend several hours a week, teaching pupils on various subjects which are geared towards

molding

the act of creating something by casting it in a mold

moulding

their thinking. Young children and teenagers

for example

, tend to prefer sweets and junk food over nourishing meals, but the resulting issues

such

as obesity can hamper their physical and emotional development. By incorporating healthy eating studies and physical activity across

curriculum

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the curriculum

in fun and creative

ways

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ways, however

however

, educators have a greater chance of helping students adopt nutritious feeding patterns. My view

on the other hand

, is that parents should primarily assume

this

duty as they serve as their children’s role models in food habits and life in general. The reason for

this

is that they prepare or purchase many of the meals eaten by their wards and so can provide them with a variety of nutritious

food

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foods

on a consistent basis, as well as teach them to prepare these meals. In conclusion,

although

teachers can greatly influence their students to eat in healthy ways, I firmly believe that parents are responsible for ensuring that their children inculcate the habit of eating healthy since they serve as their role models in all things.