Did you know?
Before the Hungry Ears course only 5% of 4-5 year olds knew that they should eat 5 a day
By the end 95% knew, and could name 5+ different coloured fruit and vegetables they liked to eat
What is Hungry Ears?
Hungry Ears Food Education helps young children cultivate a love of healthy eating through;
1. 30 unique stories
2. Group tasting sessions
3. Fun activities
With the help of a fictional character, Magnolia the Harvest Mouse, children expand their tastes and learn the power of eating fruit and vegetables in a creative and memorable way.
Aligned to the EYFS Framework, Hungry Ears workshops give teachers an easy way to provide children with a strong foundation in health education.
Why is this important?
Fruit and vegetables are the cornerstone of a healthy diet. They provide vitamins and minerals to support a child’s rapidly growing body and developing brain.
Research shows that children who eat their recommended five or more portions of fruit and vegetables per day have the highest scores for mental well-being.
Yet despite these targets, which were introduced in 2003, less than a fifth of children eat 5 a day.
More worryingly, according to a government health survey, 52% of children do not eat any vegetables and 44% do not eat any fruit on a daily basis.
Eat poorly, live poorly...
Furthermore, over a third are now classed as overweight or obese.
Children who do not eat a balanced diet run the risk of poor brain development and increased susceptibility to infections. Resulting in more sick days and less opportunity for learning.
In short, children who eat poorly, live poorly.
At Hungry Ears, we believe that every child has the right to grow up happy and healthy.
Young children are like sponges, their Hungry Ears gobble up knowledge. They ask the most insightful questions and are proud to recount what they have learned to their friends.
Helping children thrive
By providing food education and promoting positive dietary habits, we can benefit children's lives for years to come.
Together, let's empower children to thrive, not just survive, with our curriculum-aligned and teacher-approved Hungry Ears Food Education program.
We support the Government's Obesity Plan by ensuring our programs contribute to healthier futures for children.
10% of profits go to helping young children get the nutrition they need.
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