Educators should focus on explaining the negative effects of unhealthy foods to the children.TrueFalse

Which of the following are important considerations in introducing new foods to children?Food allergiesCultural and religious preferencesEach family’s ability to access healthy foodsAll of the above

Besides making school lunches more nutritious, what else can schools do to improve the health of students?

Which of the following are the benefits of proper nutrition for children?Promotion of positive body image and prevention of future eating disordersDevelopment of life-long self-care practicesHealthy physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmentAll of the above

Which statement illustrates value neutrality?Question 16Select one:a.Obesity in children is obviously a result of parental neglect and, therefore, schools should take a greater role to prevent it.b.In 2003, states like Arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools.c.Merely restricting children's access to junk food at school is not enough to prevent obesity.d.Physical activity and healthy eating are a fundamental part of a child's education.

Fast foods, such as burgers, fries and fizzy drinks, are high in fat, sugar, salt and calories but are a popular choice with many children, teenagers and adults alike. Studies show that even though there are numerous health warnings, meals from certain fast food restaurants are as popular as ever, with constant adverting encouraging the trend (e) With reference to information above and your own knowledge of economics, analyze reasons why consumers may not maximize their benefit even with health warnings issued.