Comments on The Kruse Zoo: Food Rewards

I was just talking to a woman whose child goes to ...

2010-02-22T17:57:31.967-06:00

I was just talking to a woman whose child goes to Davenport schools, and they serve fresh fruit for the a.m. snack for all kids. Liza's friend Rachel (she lives in Lincoln, IL) has her kids in a school that is striving to be one of the healthiest schools in Illinois (there is some sort of contest for that) and they offer a different fresh veggie every day at lunch. I think there is a lot that schools can do if parents bring it to their attention. I also think homework passes rule--that is Noah's favorite reward for getting extra credit on spelling as he doesn't like oral facts homework.

I was just talking to a woman whose child goes to ...

2010-02-22T17:57:30.752-06:00

I'd love to send a copy of your letter to Mich...

2010-02-22T08:59:24.461-06:00

I'd love to send a copy of your letter to Michelle Obama. You just might get an invite to the next ball at the White House!!!

Seriously your letter was a work of art and may result in some real changes. GOOD FOR YOU!!!

Good for you for speaking up! The major US health...

2010-02-21T18:07:36.500-06:00

Good for you for speaking up! The major US health organizations recommend food not be used as a reward and it is wrong for children to receive a contradictory message at school.

Does the school have a wellness policy? This should be part of the school's and/or district's wellness policy.

I think this is the beginning edge of a new revolu...

2010-02-21T10:05:14.057-06:00

I think this is the beginning edge of a new revolution to address the food issues facing us today. What a great video from Jamie Oliver. I hope Emily's school takes the challenge seriously and addresses the rewards system to eliminate processed food and candy rewards.

Kristel