TED: Want kids to learn well? Feed them well | Sam Kass

The video discusses the importance of nutrition in education, highlighting the challenges faced by school chefs and the impact of food insecurity on students. It shares success stories of schools implementing nutrition programs, showing improved academic performance and health. The speaker emphasizes the need for collective efforts to provide nutritious meals to children, which can lead to broader societal benefits.

What role does the speaker's family background play in their perspective on education?

How does the speaker relate a child's diet to their educational outcomes?

What challenges do school chefs face according to the speaker?

Describe the significance of breakfast in the context of the speaker's discussion.

What impact does a nutritious breakfast have on a child's health and academic performance?

How does the speaker illustrate the difference between children who have access to nutritious meals and those who do not?

What changes did Donna Martin implement in her school nutrition program?

In what ways did the football coach support the school nutrition program?

What are the broader implications of improving children's nutrition according to the speaker?

What questions does the speaker pose about the future of food and nutrition?