Comments on: Can Your First Grader Name any Fruits and Veggies? http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/ Green and Natural Parenting Fri, 25 May 2012 00:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Stephanie - Green SAHM http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14207 Stephanie - Green SAHM Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:47:54 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14207 It's really sad that so many kids don't know their veggies. I do wonder how accessible fresh vegetables are in that area, since I do know that can be an issue in some areas. Sad but true. My kids would do really well at that. They don't like every kind of vegetable I serve them, but they've been lucky enough to try a huge variety as well as grow many kinds in our garden. It’s really sad that so many kids don’t know their veggies. I do wonder how accessible fresh vegetables are in that area, since I do know that can be an issue in some areas. Sad but true.

My kids would do really well at that. They don’t like every kind of vegetable I serve them, but they’ve been lucky enough to try a huge variety as well as grow many kinds in our garden.

]]> By: Baconista http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14206 Baconista Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:32:29 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14206 If you feel inspired by Jamie's campaign, he has created an online petition, promoting healthy food for children, that he will present to the White House. You can find the petition here: http://www.jamieoliver.com/campaigns/jamies-food-revolution/petition. Pass it along! If you feel inspired by Jamie’s campaign, he has created an online petition, promoting healthy food for children, that he will present to the White House. You can find the petition here:
http://www.jamieoliver.com/campaigns/jamies-food-revolution/petition. Pass it along!

]]> By: Lisa C http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14205 Lisa C Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:39:35 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14205 How many of these kids can identify the Eggo Waffle? My local newspaper featured an article titled "Don't leggo of lessons in Eggo waffles shortage," discussing the opportunity of teaching kids about economics. It discusses how kids have been affected by the shortage and have noticed signs at the market and what they can learn from this lesson. I thought is was pathetic that a "food" with a long list of ingredients and void of just about any nutrition, could teach our kids valuable lessons about money and losing something they love. One funny line featured a student offering a way to get around the "crises." She enlightened us to make our own! Wow, glad someone pointed that out! I am sure an apple or broccoli shortage would receive little media coverage but what a great lesson in growing your own food and being sustainable. How many of these kids can identify the Eggo Waffle?

My local newspaper featured an article titled “Don’t leggo of lessons in Eggo waffles shortage,” discussing the opportunity of teaching kids about economics.

It discusses how kids have been affected by the shortage and have noticed signs at the market and what they can learn from this lesson.

I thought is was pathetic that a “food” with a long list of ingredients and void of just about any nutrition, could teach our kids valuable lessons about money and losing something they love.

One funny line featured a student offering a way to get around the “crises.” She enlightened us to make our own! Wow, glad someone pointed that out!

I am sure an apple or broccoli shortage would receive little media coverage but what a great lesson in growing your own food and being sustainable.

]]> By: Nell http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14204 Nell Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:57:11 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14204 Wish I could say I'm shocked but I'm not. Interested in tuning into the show too. And for the record, my kids can identify fruits and veggies because we eat them! --- daily. Nell Wish I could say I’m shocked but I’m not. Interested in tuning into the show too.

And for the record, my kids can identify fruits and veggies because we eat them! — daily.

Nell

]]> By: Bertie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14203 Bertie Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:09:12 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14203 That was interesting. My 3 year old knew most of the vegetables. She did think that the beet was a big radish (it kind of looks like a big radish). I was surprised by that cause I love beets, so we eat them sometimes. Now she wants to watch Jamie Oliver's new show. I'd certainly rather watch than Dora. :) That was interesting. My 3 year old knew most of the vegetables. She did think that the beet was a big radish (it kind of looks like a big radish). I was surprised by that cause I love beets, so we eat them sometimes. Now she wants to watch Jamie Oliver’s new show. I’d certainly rather watch than Dora. :)

]]> By: Jolene http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14202 Jolene Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:06:37 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14202 Just stumbled on your site today, will definately visit again! I haven't watched this video yet, but plan to with my boys when they are home from school....just to make sure they have been paying attention to all the new healthy foods we have been introduced to over the last year with our CSA.....by the way, I hated beets too until I had the ones from our CSA....so sweet and delicious...I love them now! Just stumbled on your site today, will definately visit again! I haven’t watched this video yet, but plan to with my boys when they are home from school….just to make sure they have been paying attention to all the new healthy foods we have been introduced to over the last year with our CSA…..by the way, I hated beets too until I had the ones from our CSA….so sweet and delicious…I love them now!

]]> By: PureMothers http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14201 PureMothers Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:02:09 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14201 I heard about Jamie Olivier and this video. Unfortunately You Tube won't let me view because I am in England and ABC is worried about copyright laws. Go figure. The chef is from here! Anyway, I heard about it and it's sad and pathetic. My toddler - almost preschooler can name most of those vegetables, except artichoke and beets. There are so many reasons for kids to learn and eat real food. Thanks for sharing this Tiffany. I heard about Jamie Olivier and this video. Unfortunately You Tube won’t let me view because I am in England and ABC is worried about copyright laws. Go figure. The chef is from here! Anyway, I heard about it and it’s sad and pathetic. My toddler – almost preschooler can name most of those vegetables, except artichoke and beets. There are so many reasons for kids to learn and eat real food. Thanks for sharing this Tiffany.

]]> By: Melodie @Breastfeeding Moms Unite! http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14200 Melodie @Breastfeeding Moms Unite! Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:47:42 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14200 That's ridiculous! I know my daughter wouldn't recognize an artichoke but all the others, hand's down! People are relying on packages and processed foods these days. I see it when my daycare kids come over for the day and their parents pack them snacks. I'm like "where's the real food?" Yuck! That’s ridiculous! I know my daughter wouldn’t recognize an artichoke but all the others, hand’s down! People are relying on packages and processed foods these days. I see it when my daycare kids come over for the day and their parents pack them snacks. I’m like “where’s the real food?” Yuck!

]]> By: Andrea S. http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14199 Andrea S. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:44:54 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14199 I watched Oliver's British version of this show several years ago and found it very eye opening. It was pretty much the same situation - an impoverished area and a school that provided very unhealthy meal options for the kids. He turned the school's lunch program around, educated the kids about good foods, and everyone noticed positive changes in the kids' behavior and performance. It definitely motivated me to stay on top of eating well and educating my (then future) children about fruits and veggies and such. I'm very excited to tune into this show this month. I watched Oliver’s British version of this show several years ago and found it very eye opening. It was pretty much the same situation – an impoverished area and a school that provided very unhealthy meal options for the kids. He turned the school’s lunch program around, educated the kids about good foods, and everyone noticed positive changes in the kids’ behavior and performance.

It definitely motivated me to stay on top of eating well and educating my (then future) children about fruits and veggies and such. I’m very excited to tune into this show this month.

]]> By: wellunderstood http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14198 wellunderstood Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:40:25 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14198 I think your point is right on. Maybe I have misspoken: it sometimes APPEARS that you get more food with processed goods, but it is not the case. As you stated, the food is often empty calories that leaves you hungry (and jonesing for more fat, sugar and salt) soon after finishing. However, you will find that a bag of Wonderbread is definitely cheaper than a whole-grain loaf. I think your point is right on. Maybe I have misspoken: it sometimes APPEARS that you get more food with processed goods, but it is not the case. As you stated, the food is often empty calories that leaves you hungry (and jonesing for more fat, sugar and salt) soon after finishing. However, you will find that a bag of Wonderbread is definitely cheaper than a whole-grain loaf.

]]> By: Ashley http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14197 Ashley Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:18:12 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14197 This so terrible! I am a far cry from being where I want to be nutritionally but I have always been exposed to fruits/veggies along with the boxed mac n cheese. I also recall being taught in school about stuff like that. How sickening (and shocking for me to discover) that what I learned is not mainstream! My son is 2yo and he could easily name the bulk of these. Like you, there is some he wouldnt be familiar with because I dont keep them around (mushrooms for example) but wow, school age kids not knowing? Thats sad! And I honestly DONT believe its a cost thing, I think those people who think that have been brainwashed and never even go near the produce section. But perhaps other parts of the country really are drastically different? What a crazy world! This so terrible! I am a far cry from being where I want to be nutritionally but I have always been exposed to fruits/veggies along with the boxed mac n cheese. I also recall being taught in school about stuff like that. How sickening (and shocking for me to discover) that what I learned is not mainstream!

My son is 2yo and he could easily name the bulk of these. Like you, there is some he wouldnt be familiar with because I dont keep them around (mushrooms for example) but wow, school age kids not knowing? Thats sad! And I honestly DONT believe its a cost thing, I think those people who think that have been brainwashed and never even go near the produce section. But perhaps other parts of the country really are drastically different? What a crazy world!

]]> By: andiscandis http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14196 andiscandis Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:58:32 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14196 One of the reasons that I don't buy processed stuff is because it is so EXPENSIVE. I could get a box of 2 Hot Pockets or feed my whole family on rice and beans for 3 dinners. And we happen to like rice and beans a lot. When you consider how NOT filling the processed crap is, you get way less bang for your buck. One of the reasons that I don’t buy processed stuff is because it is so EXPENSIVE. I could get a box of 2 Hot Pockets or feed my whole family on rice and beans for 3 dinners. And we happen to like rice and beans a lot. When you consider how NOT filling the processed crap is, you get way less bang for your buck.

]]> By: wellunderstood http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14195 wellunderstood Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:55:38 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14195 "Food, Inc." does a great job of illustrating that for many it IS cost as much as it is education. Like one family in the film, many people see they could buy one bunch of broccoli for the price of two bags of chips (or the like). It does become about quantity--especially when it's a family. Additionally, many inner-city neighborhoods lack a "proper" grocery store with fresh produce--shopping is often done at costly corner markets where packaged goods dominate the shelves. Though some neighborhoods have community gardens, this is certainly not the norm. I am not arguing that education has no role, but as long as corporations keep cranking out cheap, corn-based processed foods (and huge marketing machines to sell it), we will continue to struggle with obesity, diabetes, and a plethora of other ailments. You are certainly doing your part to educate people about healthy alternatives to the mainstream! “Food, Inc.” does a great job of illustrating that for many it IS cost as much as it is education. Like one family in the film, many people see they could buy one bunch of broccoli for the price of two bags of chips (or the like). It does become about quantity–especially when it’s a family. Additionally, many inner-city neighborhoods lack a “proper” grocery store with fresh produce–shopping is often done at costly corner markets where packaged goods dominate the shelves. Though some neighborhoods have community gardens, this is certainly not the norm. I am not arguing that education has no role, but as long as corporations keep cranking out cheap, corn-based processed foods (and huge marketing machines to sell it), we will continue to struggle with obesity, diabetes, and a plethora of other ailments. You are certainly doing your part to educate people about healthy alternatives to the mainstream!

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14194 Tiffany Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:40:49 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14194 Is it really cost though? I think cut baby carrots would be about the same price as a bag of chips. In summer we may eat salted tomatoes for dinner and I know that has to be as cheap as a box of Macaroni and Cheese. I think some of it may be money but when fruit and veggies are in season they are not expensive and they are very easy and cheap to grow yourself. Is it really cost though? I think cut baby carrots would be about the same price as a bag of chips. In summer we may eat salted tomatoes for dinner and I know that has to be as cheap as a box of Macaroni and Cheese. I think some of it may be money but when fruit and veggies are in season they are not expensive and they are very easy and cheap to grow yourself.

]]> By: wellunderstood http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14193 wellunderstood Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:32:48 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14193 I had a similar reaction when I saw the video yesterday. It really made me upset that my 18-month-old knew the names of more veggies than six-year-olds! While I agree that "education starts at home," I think the video highlights that healthy eating can be an economic issue. It's no secret that Huntington, WV, where Oliver set his program, is an impoverished area. As far as I know, much of the industry there continues to be coal mining. I think it's pretty sick that eating healthy food costs more than eating processed junk! "Food, Inc." had some pretty illuminating stories about that. It's a problem I think about a lot! I had a similar reaction when I saw the video yesterday. It really made me upset that my 18-month-old knew the names of more veggies than six-year-olds! While I agree that “education starts at home,” I think the video highlights that healthy eating can be an economic issue. It’s no secret that Huntington, WV, where Oliver set his program, is an impoverished area. As far as I know, much of the industry there continues to be coal mining. I think it’s pretty sick that eating healthy food costs more than eating processed junk! “Food, Inc.” had some pretty illuminating stories about that. It’s a problem I think about a lot!

]]> By: Miss Kris http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14192 Miss Kris Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:32:10 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14192 When I was 6, I would not have been able to name those vegetables except maybe potatoes. We ate mostly frozen and some canned vegetables due to cost. My 2.5 year old knows a lot of veggies because we have a garden and I use mainly fresh vegetables. I think those kids would have recognized more if they were presented cooked and on a plate. Or, I could just be optimistic. When I was 6, I would not have been able to name those vegetables except maybe potatoes. We ate mostly frozen and some canned vegetables due to cost. My 2.5 year old knows a lot of veggies because we have a garden and I use mainly fresh vegetables.

I think those kids would have recognized more if they were presented cooked and on a plate. Or, I could just be optimistic.

]]> By: Julie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14191 Julie Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:43:35 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14191 I am looking forward to watching this show. I admit it is a slow shift in our house to (real) foods and my 2.5 year old is definitely in a picky phase...but she knows at least some of the vegetables you listed! I think a lot of that has to do with parents not taking time to teach things to their children. Even if it is something as simple as teaching them the names of different fruits and veggies, their little minds are still learning. Education starts at home! (it's just a soapbox issue for me!) I am looking forward to watching this show. I admit it is a slow shift in our house to (real) foods and my 2.5 year old is definitely in a picky phase…but she knows at least some of the vegetables you listed! I think a lot of that has to do with parents not taking time to teach things to their children. Even if it is something as simple as teaching them the names of different fruits and veggies, their little minds are still learning. Education starts at home! (it’s just a soapbox issue for me!)

]]> By: Wendy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/28/can-your-first-grader-name-any-fruits-and-veggies/#comment-14190 Wendy Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:41:34 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4151#comment-14190 That was so awful. They didn't know tomatoes!? How is that even possible? That was so awful. They didn’t know tomatoes!? How is that even possible?

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