Comments on: Americans not eating enough fruits and vegetables http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/07/24/americans-not-eating-enough-fruits-and-vegetables/ skillful means for conscious living Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:15:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: brightfeather http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/07/24/americans-not-eating-enough-fruits-and-vegetables/#comment-312 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:24:48 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/07/24/americans-not-eating-enough-fruits-and-vegetables/#comment-312 @Miss Weird Science
I think there are parents out there who are keenly aware of the issues. I also think they are fewer in number than those who seem to be oblivious to them. And I’m hoping that awareness will spread like a virus. ;)

@Calvin
I also believe kids need hands on experience sprouting, growing, tending plants and animals. We have a children’s garden at our elementary school that I think of as a “food laboratory”.

I’m a former 4H leader and the motto is “learn by doing”. The kids we taught in 4H (boys and girls alike) also learned how to prepare, serve, store and preserve food. What they learned and the attitudes they formed will be theirs for life and they will pass these on to their own children.

]]> By: Calvin War http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/07/24/americans-not-eating-enough-fruits-and-vegetables/#comment-311 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:34:54 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/07/24/americans-not-eating-enough-fruits-and-vegetables/#comment-311 Well, one way is to combine a learning experience with food… one example would be sprouting. Let the kids grow their own food, and make it overall, an adventure. Just a thought.

]]> By: Miss Weird Scientist http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/07/24/americans-not-eating-enough-fruits-and-vegetables/#comment-310 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:46:34 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/07/24/americans-not-eating-enough-fruits-and-vegetables/#comment-310 LOL @ ‘pseudo food.’ It’s so true! I mean, treats in moderation are great but the only things people seem to be moderating are fruits and vegetables and junk food goes to excess! Eek. It really makes me quite sad and it’s hard to get kids eating healthy if parents aren’t setting the bar. In my opinion, parents need to supply healthy foods. Handling the junk food advertising that you talk about is important. If parents can get kids started on healthy food from the beginning, I’d hope that kids are then better equipped to say ‘no’ to junk food ads. Here’s a link to an organization that I’ve written for-they have a range of nutrition articles for kids, teens and adults that you might find interesting. http://www.treeswing.org.

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