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Health Debate Topics for Kids — page 2

103 debate topics, kids. Debatable motions with arguments for and against. Open the arguments below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.

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  1. 51.

    Public gyms should admit overweight children for free

    For

    • The first thing I would like to say, is that the one thing both Sides can agree on is that Child Obesity is a very serious issue, and all institutions must work together to solve this. My First Contention: Many Obese children cannot afford a gym membership There is a definitive…
    • Today, I propose that Privately/Publicly owned gyms must be forced to admit overweight children for free on a case per case basis. That is to say the little cake scoffers be allowed to simply walk into a gym and use the facilities granted they are not occupied. This applies to…

    Against

    • Thank you for giving me the opportunity to reject your demands for pictures of sardines, and debating if we make our way around to that. Good luck, sir.
    • Pardon if I seem brief or informal here, I won't have another opportunity to post my argument, and I'm a little pressed for time. I would take a bit more time with this, but my schedule is going to be weird for the next couple of days. I'll just put my arguments in two chunks,…
  2. 52.

    Pineapples are healthier than lemons

    For

    • Although I agree that my opponent's points are valid, I would like to point out that he has quite clearly just "copy and pasted" all of his points from said website. Extend all arguments.
    • Pineapples are also a good source of vitamin C but are very useful in other ways. They contain large amounts of enzymes such as Bromelain. Bromelain has been found to be effective in reducing swelling and is therefore helpful in the treatment of conditions such as arthritis,…

    Against

    • the fact that all my points are valid supports me in as what you refer to 'copying and pasting'. it is merely a way of saving time, as as awkward as it may sound to some of you fellow debaters out there, i have a life to get on with, therefore i would rather save time, instead…
    • Although the lemon is often thought of as acidic, it is very effective in curing many digestion problems when mixed with hot water, including biliousness, nausea, heartburn, disorders of the lower intestines like constipation and worm infestations. It is even known to relieve…
  3. 53.

    Smoking should be banned in all public places

    For

    • several jurisdictions have successfully implemented a ban on smoking in public places, others are struggling to come up with a clear-cut statute for the same. Banning smoking may seem to be an easy task, with such a large number of health hazards to its credit, but people…

    Against

    • My opponent has forfeited .
    • I refuse to press my argument further as my opponent has forfeited.

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