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FOOD LITERACYEXPANDING NUTRITION EDUCATION IN THE CLASSROOM
Kathleen Dechadenedes, Director, s’Cool Food Initiative
Melissa Bishop, Programs Manager, s’Cool Food Initiative
Melissa Sartoris, Dietetic Intern, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
“FAST” FOOD FACTS The average American consumes 1,996.3 pounds of
food per year 141.6 pounds from sweeteners 42 pounds from corn syrup 29 pounds of French fries 23 pounds of pizza 24 pounds of ice cream 53 gallons of soda
90% of vegetables grown in the US when the country was founded are now extinct
Only 20% of adults eat the recommended 3 servings of vegetables per day
Only 23% of US meals include a vegetable
WHAT WE’RE EXPLORING TODAY
Nutrition education in the context of food literacy
The many facets of food literacy
Ways to incorporate food literacy into current standards-based lessons
NUTRITION EDUCATION : NOT TELLING THE WHOLE STORY
Conventional nutrition education provides nutrient-specific information and the cause/effect relationship between diet, exercise, and the health of the body
Doesn’t always take the steps to understand food
NUTRITION EDUCATION : NOT TELLING THE WHOLE STORY
Nutrition education needs to have more of a connection with food, history and current global conditions
NUTRITION EDUCATION : NOT TELLING THE WHOLE STORY
History
Common food practices of our parents and grandparents
Changes in health of the population over time
How does food relate to these changes?
NUTRITION EDUCATION : NOT TELLING THE WHOLE STORY
Other Cultures
Looking at the health of different nations at the same point in time Japan Mediterranean United States
FOOD LITERACY Literacy (noun) – the quality or state of being
educated or cultured; having knowledge or competence.
Food literacy touches on every aspect of our food system, from field to fork Agriculture Environment Food Preparation Community & Culture Nutrition
Teaching food literacy is interdisciplinary: can address education standards in other areas
FOOD LITERACY : AGRICULTURE
Where it’s grown
How it’s grown
When it’s grown
What it looks like
FOOD LITERACY : ENVIRONMENT
How it’s grown
Where it comes from
How it’s transported
How it’s disposed of
FOOD LITERACY : FOOD PREPARATION
What it’s used for
How to cook it
How to eat it
How to keep it safe
Where to buy it
FOOD LITERACY : COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Who supports it
Who grows it
What culture uses it
Cultural connections with food
FOOD LITERACY : NUTRITION
How it impacts health
How much you need
**Nutrition is one component, not the ONLY message
FOOD LITERACY & STANDARDS-BASED LEARNING Kids are curious about food and like to hear
stories about their food
Food is a naturally engaging subject
Can meet standards for: English Language Arts Health Education History & Social Science Mathematics Physical Education Science