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A recent study performed by researchers at Cornell
University analyzed the idea of what if students were given a report card
based on their food intake. Researchers chose a neighboring school district and
over the course of five weeks, 27 students were graded on their dietary choices
and the report cards were sent home to their families. (Education Week)
The report card held information regarding what and how many
food categories were chosen. The researchers told Education Week, "the study proved to decrease the amount of
unhealthy foods chosen. The staff time it took to create the report cards was
suitable and not disruptive to other school tasks."
The students did not want a bad food report card sent home so
they were more likely to choose better options. Researchers say that even his
parents were not as health-conscious as others, the children would not like the
thought of receiving a bad food report card. (Education Week)
Because the food report card does not take up much time and
it is inexpensive, researchers believe the program is worth trying. Around the
country some schools have similar programs as the one studied at Cornell
University. Some schools even check a student’s body mass index to help teach
students of health consciousness. (Education Week)
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