Nutrition: School Wellness
High energy-dense foods like candy bars, cookies, and sugar sweetened beverages are often given to reward students for work well done and school fundraisers.
Adults can send inconsistent and conflicting messages to children when they actively encourage the consumption of foods that do not support student health.
Local wellness policies written with a commitment to promoting healthier school environments will have guidelines for foods offered as rewards and for fundraisers.
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