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EDUCATORS – ALL AGES

5 Helpful Strategies for Approaching Treats in Child Care Settings

Written by: Raschelle Sabourin, Registered Dietitian Reviewed by: Nüton’s Registered Dietitians Allowing children to enjoy treats does not have to be stressful. In fact, exploring a variety of foods (treats included!) with children and taking a food neutral approach can help foster a positive relationship with food.

EDUCATORS – ALL AGES

Diet Culture: How it’s Harmful to Kids and What Educators can do to Help

Written by: Raschelle Sabourin, Registered Dietitian Reviewed by: Nüton’s Registered Dietitians Diet culture shows up in sneaky ways for kids in schools and childcare centres. Recognizing diet culture and spreading awareness helps protect kids from the harmful effects.

EDUCATORS – ALL AGES

How to Approach Oral Health Without Diet Culture

Written by: Raschelle Sabourin, Registered Dietitian Reviewed by: Nüton’s Registered Dietitians Nutrition is one part of oral health but there are many other factors such as genetics and oral hygiene habits that play a role. Diet culture tends to easily sneak its way into our messages. Here’s how to approach oral health without diet...

EDUCATORS – EARLY CHILDHOOD NUTRITION

Food Exploration in Early Learning and Childcare

Are you an early childhood educator in Manitoba? The BIG Food Book for Little Food Explorers is a food-neutral book that, paired with the Sensory Food Placemat, is meant to be a fun and curious way to explore a variety of foods with early years children (i.e., 3-5 years old).

EDUCATORS – ALL AGES

Nurturing Healthy Eaters (Webinar Recording)

This webinar recording, Nurturing Healthy Eaters, aired on October 28, 2021. You can find a link to the recording below. Join our free webinar to learn how to support positive eating environments in your school, child care facility, clinic and/or home! Summary of Webinar: Everyone has their own individual food story, something that guides our...

EDUCATORS – ALL AGES

When Does Healthy Eating Become Unhealthy? (Webinar Recording)

This webinar recording, When Does Healthy Eating Become Unhealthy?, aired on March 24, 2022. You can find a link to the recording below. Join our free webinar to learn how to spot diet culture and ways to support children and youth (and ourselves) towards a more positive relationship with food! Everyone is welcome. Summary of...

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Little Food Explorers

Age: Early Childhood

Little Food Explorers is a program guide for Early Childhood Educators to help toddlers & preschoolers develop positive feelings about food & eating

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Food Explorers

Age: Kindergarten & Grade 1

Filled with opportunities for experiential learning and tasting, kindergarten and grade 1 students have fun exploring a variety of foods and new food experiences.

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Powerful Bones

Age: Grade 6

Powerful Bones helps students understand that bones are made of living tissue.

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Little Food Explorers Mini Food Grant

Age: PRESCHOOL

If you are using the Little Food Explorers program, you are eligible to apply. If you want to become eligible, register for a free workshop for your child care facility.

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