Educators!

Veggie U's goal is to change the eating habits of our nation's children by teaching them about sustainable agriculture and healthy food choices. The initial target of the Veggie U curriculum is 4th graders nationwide. Partnering with schools and teachers is essential to the success of Veggie U in combating the growing trend of childhood obesity.

"Teaching healthy behaviors at a young age is important since change becomes more difficult with age. Behaviors involving physical activity and nutrition are the cornerstones for preventing obesity in children and adolescents. Families and schools are the most critical links in providing the foundation for those behaviors."  

American Obesity Association, 2004