Problem Solving in Social Studies

Question 1

Based on this list, what can you conclude about food choices in your school’s vending machines?There are equal amounts of fresh and prepackaged options.Most options are healthy.Most options are unhealthy.There is an equal mix of healthy and unhealthy options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Most options are unhealthy.

Question 2

Decide whether the statements are a positive or negative effect of replacing the snacks in the vending machines at your school with healthier options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1. Healthy snacks cost more than unhealthy snacks.: negative; 2. Parents, nutritionists, and politicians are calling for healthier snacks in school.: positive; 3. Research shows a link between eating healthier food and being healthier.: positive; 4. Some students may resist the change.: negative; 5. There would be little cost to the school because it already has the machines in place.: positive

Question 3

2. Parents, nutritionists, and politicians are calling for healthier snacks in school.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ positive

Question 4

3. Research shows a link between eating healthier food and being healthier.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ positive

Question 5

4. Some students may resist the change.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ negative

Question 6

5. There would be little cost to the school because it already has the machines in place.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ positive

Question 7

Why have obesity rates for American children increased in the last thirty years? Check all that apply.Children are snacking more today.Fast food is less popular today.Snack portion sizes are smaller today.Unhealthy snacks add about 200 calories more each day.Americans are eating more high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugared snacks today.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Children are snacking more today.; Unhealthy snacks add about 200 calories more each day.; Americans are eating more high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugared snacks today.

Question 8

1. Healthy snacks cost more than unhealthy snacks.[___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

negative; 1. Healthy snacks cost more than unhealthy snacks.: negative; 2. Parents, nutritionists, and politicians are calling for healthier snacks in school.: positive; 3. Research shows a link between eating healthier food and being healthier.: positive; 4. It would be expensive to open a store and purchase all of the snacks.: negative; 5. It would require students and faculty to work in the store, and then it would only be open at certain times of the day.: negative

Question 9

1. Healthy snacks cost more than unhealthy snacks.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ negative; 1. Healthy snacks cost more than unhealthy snacks.: negative; 2. Parents, nutritionists, and politicians are calling for healthier snacks in school.: positive; 3. Research shows a link between eating healthier food and being healthier.: positive; 4. Some students may resist the change.: negative; 5. There would be little cost to the school because it already has the machines in place.: positive

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