Most school canteens provide less nutritious items, such as junk food, because kids want to buy these types of foods, thus it will be a good source of cash for canteen vendors. Students are tempted to buy unhealthy foods rather than eat nutritious foods because canteen employees sell more unhealthy foods than healthy foods. This may have an impact on the student's academic performance because the nutrients in his food alter how his brain functions.

We recommend that school canteen employees sell nutritional items rather than junk foods to promote a healthier eating habit even within the school grounds.