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A youth garden project can become an additional classroom which demonstrates what humans and plants need for survival.

When children (and adults, too!) discover the origins of our food and learn about plants (especially the ones we eat), they gain an understanding of our connection to the earth we share.

Here are ways to incorporate nutrition education into your youth garden experience.

 
Kids enjoy learning about where our food comes from.
 
Dietary Guideliness 2000 link Dietary Guidelines 2000
  The basic principles of the USDA's newest dietary guidelines: aim, build and choose!
Nutrition concepts link Nutrition concepts
  What every kid should know about healthy eating
Nutritious gardening link Nutritious gardening
  Activities, curriculm links and examples of how gardening can make nutrition education fun for everyone!
   
 
 
 
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