Intermittent Fasting For Secondary School And College
The USDA may not agree, but fasting may have benefits for students and learning
Food security and school choice are, arguably, critical topics to be addressed here in the United States over the next decade. Likewise, global and international competitiveness requires a country to recognize that it is only as strong as the psychological strength of the citizens within it. Given what I am learning about fasting, I think the time has arrived for us to take a look at how it can benefit students who are aged 25 and under. Intermittent fasting has documented support against it for anyone under age 18 using it for weight loss goals. But, what if it were explored for its benefits of improved cognitive function, learning and memory?
The Catalyst for Curiosity
The recent ban on fasting during Ramadan for students in China was the catalyst for my curiosity about students and food during school hours. After a little more online googling, you’ll see that the religious observance of fasting was also previously banned in the UK and London for students. Leaders in these countries stated that their concern was about the physical well being of students, but Muslim parents countered by asking for accommodations. Meanwhile, the U.S. has a similar concern…
