Kids can be reluctant to try vegetables, and it can be a challenge to get them to eat the recommended number of servings in a day. School gardening programs may be an effective way of not only increasing kids’ access …
Tips for Beginning School and Family Gardens on a Budget
Building and maintaining a garden can seem like an expensive project, but with some careful planning, it doesn’t have to cost much at all. Whether you work with a school that could benefit from a garden or you are the …
The Free Team Nutrition Popular Events Booklet: Supporting Nutrition and Physical Activity Efforts in Your School
Schools across the nation are reinforcing messages behind federal guidelines for school food and school wellness in creative ways, increasing the likelihood that children eat healthfully and are physically active each day. Interested in helping your school maximize opportunities to …
Tips for Engaging Kids with Gardening
School and home gardening is a great way to get kids to try new fruits and vegetables and learning about sustainable practices to grow them. It’s a fantastic way to teach kids about science, as well as increase their physical …
Cooking with Kids: Opportunities for Partnerships
From learning lifelong skills to improving diet to fostering a sense of responsibility and accomplishment, the benefits of cooking with children are well-established. While parents are encouraged to find ways to involve their children in meal preparation at home, many …
Foodie U: Mindful Eating for Families
Foodie U: Mindful Eating for Families was developed as part of the Foodie U project at California State University, Chico. Mindful eating refers to paying attention to the present moment when choosing, preparing, and eating food. Mindful eating can strengthen …
The Culture of Cambridge: Successfully Incorporating Culturally Appropriate School Meals
As racial and ethnic diversity continues to increase in the US, school food programs incorporating culturally appropriate meals are meeting students’ nutritional needs while encouraging appreciation and respect for the diverse foodways of students and their families. Melissa Honeywood, the …
Massachusetts Service Organizations Drive Initiatives to Provide Healthy, Culturally Diverse School Food
Having grown up walking through the farmers’ markets of the San Francisco Bay Area, Alex Freeman immersed himself in the local and organic food culture that was rapidly expanding. He remembers his family purchasing fresh produce from the markets every …
From Pho to Burritos: Highlighting Doug Davis, Director of Food Services for Burlington Public Schools
With a background in the hotel and restaurant industry, and more than twenty years of work in child nutrition under his belt, it’s no surprise that Food Service Director Doug Davis has transformed the K-12 cafeteria scene in Burlington, Vermont. …
Kids Who See Their Veggies See a Brighter Future
When it comes to eating vegetables, sometimes kids don’t budge. Parents dread seeing their children’s disgusted facial expressions in the presence of leafy greens and root vegetables, and it is often difficult to determine a sustainable solution.
One option is …