References

Hill, T. D., Kaplan, L. M., French, M. T., & Johnson, R. J. (2010). Victimization in early life and mental health in adulthood: An examination of the mediating and moderating influences of psychosocial resources. Journal Of Health & Social Behavior, 51(1), 48-63. Retrieved Jan. 15, 2015 from doi:10.1177/0022146509361194 I viewed this article in hopes to find support for the effects on lower class and welfare in children. Their studies show that situations that make a child feel less than equal to his peers can have a major impact on their mental health as an adult. Studies also show that children suffering from self-esteem issues were ever one in four, and children living in financial hardship were one in three.

Richards, E. P., Shimabukuro, M. L., Combs, S., & Kreuter, M. W. (2004). Innovative legal tools to prevent obesity. Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 32(4), 59-61.
This article mentioned that vending machines were added to schools for financial benefits due to budget cuts. Studies have shown that this caused students to get into the habit of eating constantly. Children who get into the habit of eating constantly are more likely to become obese.

Seo, D., & Lee, C. G. (2012). Association of school nutrition policy and parental control with childhood overweight. Journal Of School Health, 82(6), 285-293. Retrieved Jan. 15, 2015 from doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2012.00699.x
Due to the rise of obese children, there is also an increase in children with major health problems. Pediatric hypertension, hardening of the arteries, diabetes, liver disease, and breathing disorders are becoming common in today’s youth. Studies also show that children who attended schools where sodas where sold where more likely to be obese than children who attended schools who were not.

Shah, N. (2013). USDA wants limits on junk foods sold In