Three times more children are obese today than 30 years ago, yet American schools barely incorporate food nutrition education into their curriculum. Scientist Julia Olayanju has founded FoodNiche-ED to help teachers share knowledge with kids about healthy eating and why it is so important.
is a scientist and educator who believes that early nutrition education in K-12 schools is not only important but expedient. According to her, “introducing the science of food and health in a way that helps the students understand why their food choices matter to their overall wellbeing is essential. We need to provide instruction on what to eat and the rationale for why those choices matter.
, a community-centric platform that helps teachers educate students on the science of food and health, engaging them in activities, competitions and rewards.classrooms.FoodNiche has collaborated with dietitians, scientists and educators and leveraged technology to create resources that help students learn and engage on the topic of healthier eating. A pilot program already has enrolled nine schools and has more than 10,000 students in the pipeline.
For more than four years, Olayanju has been drawing attention to issues in our communities, facilitating thought-provoking conversations on shaping a healthier food system. Prior to FoodNiche-ED, she founded FoodNiche Inc., where she has built a community of over 50,000 food enthusiasts, innovators, entrepreneurs and investors to drive change towards a healthier food system.
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