Teacher offers students junk food, then shows 'worms' in stomach with fake ultrasound
A teacher found a rather unusual way to convince schoolchildren to stay away from junk food, by showing them what appeared to be “worms” forming inside their stomachs after eating chips, biscuits and chocolates.
X user Neetu Khandelwal shared the 39-second video on her account, showing a classroom demonstration that appeared to be aimed at teaching young students about the harmful effects of unhealthy food.
In the clip, the teacher used props, including a fake ultrasound scan, while one of the children lay down as part of the demonstration. The teacher appeared to suggest that eating junk food could result in harmful objects or “worms” forming inside the stomach.
The children watched the demonstration closely, but their reactions quickly became the focus of the video. Several appeared wide-eyed and frightened, while some looked visibly distressed and a few were seen with tears in their eyes as the teacher continued displaying the ultrasound-like images.
The demonstration appeared to be intended to make children think twice before reaching for junk food. However, the method received criticism online, particularly over the use of fear and misinformation to teach children about healthy eating.
Sharing the clip, Neetu said that while the intention behind teaching children healthy eating habits might be good, the method also mattered.
She argued that frightening children with shock tactics at such a young age could have a psychological impact and said children should be educated about healthy habits rather than scared into following them.
Watch the video here:The intention may be good, but the method matters.A viral school clip shows a teacher using props and a fake ultrasound to scare children away from junk food.Teaching kids healthy eating is important. But fear, misinformation and shock tactics at such a tender age can leave a pic.twitter.com/SgNgqRBgKj— Neetu Khandelwal (@T_Investor_) September 11, 2026
The video sparked a debate among viewers, with some defending the teacher’s approach and saying that children should be made to fear junk food.
Others compared the tactic to the threats many people heard as children, where they were warned that something frightening would happen if they refused to eat or behave.
The clip ultimately left viewers divided over a simple question: is scaring children an effective way to teach them healthy habits, or does the lesson go too far?- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Sep 11, 2026 18:00 IST
