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A new study from the Netherlands finds that kids who watched child-oriented cooking shows highlighting healthy foods were 2.7-times more likely to make a healthy food choice than those who watched a different episode of the same show, but featuring unhealthy food.
In this case, the “healthy” options were apples or cucumber slices, while the “unhealthy” choices were chips or mini pretzels.
Researchers say healthy cooking programs can be “a promising tool for promoting positive changes in children’s food-related preferences, attitudes, and behaviors.” The study also points out that kids are more likely to eat nutritious food if they’re involved in preparing it, which is a skill they can use as they grow up.