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 […]
How SAFE are your healthy eating lessons?
In a world dominated by social media and relentless health propaganda, we have reached a pinnacle of idealistic, well-intentioned, and potentially harmful food messaging in schools. As educators, it’s essential we consider not just the content but the safety of our healthy eating lessons. Is one-size-fits-all messaging fit for purpose? Healthy eating lessons frequently deliver […]
