Welcome to our exciting journey towards nurturing strong, healthy children through the magic of childhood gardening! Nutrition is the cornerstone of early childhood development, and it's time to explore its profound impact on children’s growth, from their physical well-being to the intricate tapestry of cognitive and emotional development.
We are going to dive deep into the world of early childhood nutrition and outdoor experiences that foster holistic development. Don't miss out on insights that will transform your understanding of early years nutrition.
In this captivating session, we will be exploring many topics, including:
🥦 Defining nutrition
🌱 Exploring the critical role of nutrition in brain and skeletal development during early years
🏆 How early years nutrition shapes your child's future health and well-being
🥗 The connection between food and emotions and its impact on healthy child development
And there’s more!
🍃 Discover why outdoor play is essential for holistic early childhood development
💪 Learn how outdoor activities improve fitness and coordination, encouraging an active lifestyle and
🧠 Explore how nature stimulates critical thinking, creativity, and cognitive growth
👫 Find out how outdoor activities promote social skills, cooperation, and empathy
🥕 Get ideas on growing vegetables, empowering children to make healthier food choices and appreciate food origins
Join us for an enlightening discussion that will empower you to nourish the bodies and minds of the children in your care for a bright future!
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🕒 Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to our guest speakers
02:00 Louise Mercieca Introduction
02:43 Nutrition for Early Years Development
08:08 Food Foundations
10:28 Types of Food
11:30 Food Landscape
13:40 Health Impact
15:30 The Future
17:03 What can we do
22:00 Lee Connelly’s Story
26:23 Benefits of Growing Your Own Food
30:33 Three Parts to Why Gardening is Great for Children
32:10 Children and Gardening
38:36 Tips to get started
43:16 Q: What was the hashtag of the campaign Louise mentioned?
43:43 Q: What successes did you have a lobbying with House of Lords and what was the outcome?
45:35 Q: What are the common misconceptions or challenges when it comes to early years nutrition and how can we address them?
49:14 Q: How can outdoor experiences be integrated within settings that do not have a lot of space?
51:26 Q: Can you provide us examples of specific foods or nutrients that are particularly crucial for promoting healthy brain development in young children?
54:02 Q: Is frozen prepared vegetables a cost-effective option for families struggling to buy fresh?
55:55 Q: How do you get the staff involved with the gardening process and the benefits that come from out of that?
57:35 Q: How would you say or could you share with us some real world experience examples of how outdoor play can positively impact the development of young children?
59:33 Statements from the chat box
1:02:35 Q: Are there any tips for things to plant all year round?
1:04:55 Statements from the chat box
1:04:09 Q: Are there any guides available for each type of veg and when these should be planted?
1:04:00 Statements from the chat box
1:06:38 Thank you everyone!
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Good Food Academy - www.goodfood-academy.co.uk/lo...