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Fussy Eaters? They Learn By Example
Marion Nestle takes on the frosting-only diet that many children claim is all they can stomach, and she gives practical advice on how to make them crave real food, instead of real junk. The take home message? What's on your plate is more important than you might think.
Slowing Down School Lunch
Have you ever thought that how your child eats may be as important as what they're eating? This New York Times article argues
that the school lunchtime atmosphere has more to do with healthy eating than we've been giving it credit for.
Jamie's Dinners Add Up to Better Results for Pupils (Source: Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) News)
Research by the Institute for Social
The Story of Stuff
An animated take on our society's fascination with relentless buying and hoarding of consumer goods, and the impact that it has on us and our planet. This will amaze your kids!
The Mouth Revolution
This
video has it all; from militant body parts to a Mouthifesto that just might make you think twice before you swallow what you're chewing. As much for your
mouth as for the rest of your body!
Cookbook Author Mollie Katzen's Kids' Corner
A great site for getting little hands dirty (safely) in the kitchen!
Katzen provides recipes written with kids in mind, and makes food and preparing it a fun experience - ensuring that they'll come back for more.
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