From Labels to Curiosity: Rethinking Food Education in Schools
Healthy eating education in schools has long relied on a top-down approach, emphasising nutrition facts and ‘healthy choices’ to shape behaviour. While well-intentioned, this method often misses the mark. Oversimplified messages like “eat more fruits and vegetables” or “avoid unhealthy snacks” fail to address the complexity of food relationships and skills. Instead, they risk creating […]
