Kids In Nutrition, a national organization dedicated to enhancing food equity and improving the health of marginalized youth, has embraced the set of educational guidelines aimed at nurturing healthy eating habits in children. At the heart of the initiative is a comprehensive set of 7 core beliefs titled “Principles for Fostering a Positive Experience with Food.” Embracing values such as diversity, empowerment, happiness, health, language and unbiased teaching methods these principles serve as a guiding framework for promoting a healthy and balanced approach to food consumption.
Jareli Jimenez, the Foodbank’s assistant director of education, helped develop the list of instructional guidelines. “It’s amazing knowing we are going to make a greater impact and that organizations see its value and importance,” says Jimenez. “Having a healthy relationship with food is so important and growing up with that messaging makes a huge impact as kids grow older.”As the Foodbank continues to champion nutrition education initiatives, partnerships like these underscore its commitment to building a healthier future for children in the community.
In Santa Barbara County, one in four people receives support from the Foodbank – 38% of the individuals we serve are children.
