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food reward  

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  • A food reward aims to reinforce or strengthen a behavior through food. For example, a food reward is often used to reinforce a desirable behavior such as achievements or compliance (e.g., a pizza party for elementary students completing a book challenge). [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Food Reward]

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