My name is Ryder a student on crutches and with a heavy heart, I am trying to bring to the attention of school administrators a serious issue that affects me and potentially other students too. Our current education system does not allow bio class students to have a lunch break part way through the period. This poses a direct challenge to my overall school experience, as, due to my physical condition, I get hungry frequently.

Public health experts from Johns Hopkins University have affirmed that "eating regular meals and snacks is an important part of maintaining a healthy eating pattern." (Johns Hopkins Medicine, 2018). This is even more essential for students with certain health conditions that can be further compromised by lack of timely nutrition.

Therefore, I'm making an appeal to permit bio class students to take a lunch break part-way through their class if it extends over lunch period. This would allow us to leave part-way through the class and then return during our next lunch period to finish.

Not only will it be beneficial to students with specific dietary needs but also it will promote a healthy environment for all students by solidifying the essential correlation between nutrition and learning.

Please sign this petition in favor of our well-being and successful academic performance. Let our hunger not stand in the way of our capacity to learn. Show us your support by helping us make this necessary change.