By Olawale Asake
Nutritionists have called on parents, particularly mothers to engage their children while preparing meals that are nutritious to the body.
They made the call during the food fair exhibition, Kids Nutri-Garden Vacation School organised by the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
Speaking in the programme which was the 6th edition, the Coordinator of the Programme, Dr. Shirley Ejoh said the children would exhibit confidence and knowledge to make healthy life choices by supporting their parents while preparing food.
In a remark, the Acting Head of Department, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr Oluyemisi Folasire noted that the ability to appreciate the hygienic environment where food is being prepared is a lifetime opportunity that enhances healthy eating to live a long life.
Some of the kids who participated in the holiday programme said, they achieved garden-enhanced nutrition education which includes vegetable gardening, healthy cooking, and food demonstration activities.
The exhibition afforded the kids an opportunity to showcase what they had learned in creative ways.
Dignitaries at the occasion include the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Strategy, University of Ibadan, Professor Oluyemisi Bamgbose, a Professor of Psychiatry, Olayinka Omigbodun, Deputy Provost, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Professor Fatai Adeniyi and parents of the participating kids.
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