Welcome back to school! Teachers all over are meeting new students, putting the finishing touches on their classrooms, and making schedules and lessons plans. Because teachers are remarkable in every way, they are also trying to improve the health of …
Talking to young children about their health can be challenging—is it better to grab their attention by warning against unhealthy practices or to encourage healthy ones? Preschool children are just developing their skills, especially nutrition and physical activity habits, and …
Food allergies in children are on the rise. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) estimates that about 6 % of children have a diagnosed food allergy and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports food …
What are they?
Housed in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, Food and Nutrition Education in Communities programs include youth-focused healthy eating and active living curricula such as Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness (CHFFF) and its related …
Teaching students about good nutrition can start right in the school cafeteria! This short educational video guides students though the components of a National School Lunch Program compliant meal that includes: vegetables, fruits, grains, protein, and milk.
Education is getting more complex for the teachers, yet the need for healthy lifestyle choices is constantly growing. Everyone loves a good game, whether it’s a board game, simulation game, or a gaming device. Games can also be educational tools; …
Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control show that about half of the reported cases of foodborne illnesses occur in children, with the majority of cases occurring in children under 15 years of age (CDC, 2009). Children can suffer …
Food and food packaging are great sources of inspiration to use in language development. Students are interested in food, they are surrounded by food, and they tend to have strong opinions about foods. Preferences and experiences also vary across the …
 |
| Oregon student observing availability and pricing of fruits and veggies in a local grocery store |
Today, students spend more hours in school and afterschool settings than they do at home. Thus, in many cases, children are eating more meals at …
School gardens are cropping up around the country as multi-faceted experiential learning labs. With the increased emphasis these days on high-stakes testing and data collection, many educators are looking for more innovative ways to present subject matter that balances academic …
