Module Resources

Research shows that ensuring adequate hydration is one of the simplest ways to support academic performance.

High glycemic breakfasts cause blood sugar spikes and crashes that impair concentration by mid-morning.

Children are heavily marketed to by food companies. Limiting ad exposure and discussing marketing tactics helps children make better choices.

Inadequate time to eat leads to poor nutrition and food waste. Parents can advocate for longer lunch periods.

Sports drinks are heavily marketed to children but are only beneficial for prolonged intense exercise. Most youth sports don't meet this threshold.

Research shows chocolate milk works as well as commercial recovery drinks for muscle recovery and glycogen replenishment after exercise.

Diet culture reaches children early. Research shows that dieting in childhood doesn't lead to healthy weight—it predicts the opposite.

Research shows that focusing on weight, even out of health concern, does more harm than good. Focus on behaviors, not weight.

Cooking skills are one of the strongest predictors of diet quality. Teaching children to cook is an investment in lifelong health.

Involving children in cooking gives them ownership and exposure, both of which increase acceptance of diverse foods.

B12 is only found in animal foods. Deficiency causes serious neurological damage. This is the one non-negotiable supplement for vegan children.

While allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish tend to persist, many other childhood allergies resolve. Periodic testing can identify when reintroduction is safe.