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What do parents and teachers have to say about healthy eating?

Parents and teachers discuss challenges facing children eating healthy foods.

We asked parents and teachers what they think about nutrition, its role in obesity prevention and strategies for encouraging healthy eating habits for young children.

In this video parents and teachers discuss many challenges facing children eating healthy foods.

Conversation starter

  • Can you relate to any of the issues raised?
  • Have you had similar experiences or tried similar strategies?
  • What strategies have you tried to get children to eat healthy foods?
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Preventing Childhood Obesity: an Early Start to Healthy Living

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