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Should Teachers Reward Students with Junk Food?

Last updated about 7 years ago
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Many teachers use food to reward students, but often these foods are unhealthy. Since childhood obesity is a growing problem nationally, there is concern that celebrating with junk food at school may be contributing to students’ poor health. Listen to hear why one California school district is discouraging the use of edible prizes in school and debate: Should teachers reward students with junk food? Listen to this Podcast here ==> Listen
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How many teaspoons of sugar should kids have in a day?

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What is the Sacramento school district’s wellness committee doing to discourage teachers from rewarding students with junk food?

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According to national surveys, what proportion of California students are obese?

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What does the teacher interviewed suggest as an alternative reward instead of food?

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Should teachers reward students with junk food?

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What motivates you to do your best at school?