The Food Project, Project Presentation
The RYHEALTH Food Project
Teaching kids about balanced diets from an early age.
The Food Project is one of the four key pillars of the RYHEALTH initiative. It promotes healthy nutrition from an early age.
The Food Project – Promoting A Balance Diet
The Importance of Healthy Nutrition for Children
Healthy nutrition is key to healthy growth and development in children. Since early eating habits often carry into adulthood, it’s important to introduce kids to balanced diets from a young age.
Building Healthy Habits Early
Teaching children about nutrition helps them make better food choices as they grow. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, especially when combined with regular physical activity, supports physical health, mental well-being, and long-term development.
A Common Challenge Across Europe
Despite its importance, many children - and adults - across Europe do not consume enough fruits and vegetables. National dietary guidelines vary, but most recommend at least five servings per day.
Nutrition and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand
Healthy eating isn’t just about personal well-being. It’s also about caring for the planet. Sustainable diets - those that reduce food waste, limit resource use, and prioritise plant-based options - help protect the environment for future generations.
Empowering the Next Generation
By teaching kids about nutrition and sustainability together, we empower them to make informed, responsible choices - for themselves and the world around them.
Author:
University of Coimbra
Healthy nutrition is key to healthy growth and development in children. Since early eating habits often carry into adulthood, it’s important to introduce kids to balanced diets from a young age.
Building Healthy Habits Early
Teaching children about nutrition helps them make better food choices as they grow. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, especially when combined with regular physical activity, supports physical health, mental well-being, and long-term development.
A Common Challenge Across Europe
Despite its importance, many children - and adults - across Europe do not consume enough fruits and vegetables. National dietary guidelines vary, but most recommend at least five servings per day.
Nutrition and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand
Healthy eating isn’t just about personal well-being. It’s also about caring for the planet. Sustainable diets - those that reduce food waste, limit resource use, and prioritise plant-based options - help protect the environment for future generations.
Empowering the Next Generation
By teaching kids about nutrition and sustainability together, we empower them to make informed, responsible choices - for themselves and the world around them.
Author:
University of Coimbra