Questions: A teacher or caregiver should never take away food as a punishment and never use food as a reward. True False

The answer is True.

Using food as a punishment or reward can lead to unhealthy relationships with food. It can teach children to associate food with emotions, which may contribute to eating disorders or unhealthy eating habits later in life. For example, if a child is rewarded with sweets for good behavior, they may start to view sweets as more desirable, leading to overconsumption. Similarly, taking away food as a punishment can create anxiety around food and mealtimes.

This option would suggest that using food as a punishment or reward is acceptable, which contradicts widely accepted guidelines in child development and nutrition. Experts in these fields generally advise against this practice due to the potential negative impacts on a child's physical and emotional well-being.