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California Launches Federal Program So Kids Will Eat More Fruit and Veggies

Adults will have get involved but this program could not be more important. All the nonsense going into kids bodies nowadays. So many kids don't even know what a quality meal is. Plus if they're doing classroom gardens, etc., the parents don't have to "expense" fresh food- the kids can go out and grab something from the ground or tree. Although they shouldn't have an issue with spending an extra dollar for their children's well being. Slow down, as someone wise once told me- the more time you take the more time you have.

jdotsmith at 4:33PM on 11/04/08

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From Serious Eats

California Launches Federal Program So Kids Will Eat More Fruit and Veggies

Adults will have get involved but this program could not be more important. All the nonsense going into kids bodies nowadays. So many kids don't even know what a quality meal is. Plus if they're doing classroom gardens, etc., the parents don't have to "expense" fresh food- the kids can go out and grab something from the ground or tree. Although they shouldn't have an issue with spending an extra dollar for their children's well being. Slow down, as someone wise once told me- the more time you take the more time you have.

jdotsmith at 4:33PM on 11/04/08

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California Launches Federal Program So Kids Will Eat More Fruit and Veggies

I agree this is a great program, but will these children appreciate fresh healthy food enough to "nag" there parents into it? or will they get revert to prefab when wholesome fresh food isnt just handed to them? I would love to think they will all go out of their way to continue healthy eating after they leave this school program, I just have some serious doubts. I would love to see a program that takes the adults in these families and teaches them as well as their children, not only to appreciate good food, but also how to budget for it, shop and prepare it. I'm not arguing with anyone, and i love the idea of the program, I just wish it would encompass the entire family, because in my opinion, thats the best way to change.

huneybumper at 7:53PM on 11/04/08

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California Launches Federal Program So Kids Will Eat More Fruit and Veggies

I have to say, this makes me VERY excited and happy. I am a huge advocate of healthy school breakfast and lunch programs and once I graduate from college I hope to work in public policy to help with the reform.
@huneybumper--while I understand your legitimate concern, it is just that lack of enthusiasm from parents that is fueling programs like this.
I have a friend that is teaching at a very poor elementary school in Boston and she always comes to me with awful stories about the lunches that the school provides (and most of the kids are on reduced lunch programs so they aren't bringing bagged lunches). A few weeks ago they had fresh bananas during lunch and she couldn't even describe to me the excitement the kids had towards this fresh fruit--they were devouring it!
I think we all need to realize that some families just don't have the resources or knowledge to feed their kids great food. If the kids are getting the education then they will be able to bring home their newfound love for FRESH delicious food!

veggieout at 4:37PM on 11/04/08

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