Empowering Pre-Schoolers: The Role of Healthy Eating in Early Childhood Development

The video discusses the Harvest for Healthy Kids program, which aims to introduce a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables to children in the Mount Hood Community College Head Start program. The program features a different fruit or vegetable each month, integrating it into meals and activities to encourage healthy eating habits. It highlights the importance of repeated exposure to new foods to change children's preferences and addresses challenges in sourcing local produce. The program also aims to combat childhood obesity and support sustainable local food systems.

What are the different colors of carrots mentioned in the text?

How does the Harvest for Healthy Kids program aim to change children's food preferences?

What activities do children engage in to learn about the featured food?

What challenges does the program face in sourcing local foods?

How does the program address childhood obesity according to the text?