School nutrition and gardening classes aim to grow healthy eating habits

Chicago Public Schools officials have announced new, healthier school lunch menus, but a big question remains. Will kids eat them? As British chef Jamie Oliver (whose ABC TV show, "Food Revolution," documents his attempt to improve school food in West Virginia) recently learned, getting kids to embrace healthy fare after years of junk food takes work. Most experts say having access to healthy food and access to education about why it's healthy will influence eating behavior, said Gary Cuneen, executive director of Seven Generations Ahead, an advocacy group that offers food workshops to students and teachers. Yet, the Chicago school district offers no mandatory nutrition education as part of its curriculum. Nutrition materials are available to teachers who want them. Enter the private sector. Read More...