A proposal to ban quick meals shops from being constructed close to colleges in Queensland in a bid to deal with weight problems is sparking combined responses.
The proposal, being put ahead by College of Southern Queensland tutorial Aletha Ward, would imply all unhealthy and quick meals eating places wouldn't be allowed to be constructed close to any Queensland colleges.
An identical proposal is being put ahead in Western Australia, however goes additional to recommend decreasing the working hours of any unhealthy eating places inside 500 metres of a college.
Ought to quick meals shops be banned from being constructed close to colleges?
YES
24NO
33The proposed plan is aimed to drive down weight problems charges, with one in 4 Queensland kids being obese or overweight.
Gold Coast residents have had combined reactions whereas chatting with In the present day in regards to the plan.
"Let the children have all of the hen nuggets", stated one. "It's a bit an excessive amount of temptation proper close to their college."
One instructor advised In the present day he's in settlement with the proposal, regardless of being a Macca's fan.
"We're at all times selling wholesome meals and wholesome areas. So I am all for McDonalds. Subsequent door to a college? I do not agree with it," he stated.
A girl additionally agreed, "It is a good suggestion. I can perceive why you'd not need to do this".
In the meantime, one man identified the quick meals shops supplied loads of employment for the kids. the quick meals shops present loads of employment for the kids.
"So I feel, on steadiness, whether or not it is shut by or not, if the children need it they're going to go get it.