Children Who Watch Cooking Programs Featuring Healthy Foods More Likely To Choose Them For A Snack, Research Indicates

reports research indicates that “children who watched a cooking program that featured healthy foods were more than twice as likely to choose them for a snack than children who watched a cooking show featuring unhealthy foods.” Investigators arrived at this conclusion after asking “125 children between the ages of 10 and 12 to watch 10 minutes of a Dutch TV show designed for children.” Some of the youngsters “watched a clip featuring healthy foods, while others watched a video featuring less healthy, energy-dense foods.” The study authors concluded that “cooking shows can have positive effects on behaviors and attitudes by promoting togetherness and healthy perceptions of food.” The findings were published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/27/health/kids-eat-healthier-watching-cooking-shows-study-wellness/index.html