Garden programs promote healthy eating to kids

There is a lot of talk about garden programs for kids.  But do they really make a difference?

According to a new study conducted by UC Berkley, they do!

The study looked at students currently in a garden program at school.  The parents reported that

• 60% said their child’s knowledge about healthy food increased
• 35% reported better eating habits
• kids ate one and a half more servings of vegetables a day than students who are not part of a garden project

Activities you can do with your kids to help them learn more about healthy foods in a fun way:

• create a little garden of your own at home, even one potted plant on the window sill
• have them help pick the produce when grocery shopping
• have the kids help create meals that include fruits and vegetables
• have the kids help wash and store the fruits and vegetables

Play our Healthy Harvest Maze Game

Visit our Farm to Table Story Page- printable coloring pages and learning activities to teach kids more about farms and food.