The Significance of Food Education in Schools Today with Dr. Terry Walker

In this episode of the FoodED podcast, we have Dr. Terry Walker, assistant superintendent of human resources at Keppel Union School District. She has been in education for over 30 years and has some knowledge of food education. She talks about the health and wellness they’re implementing in her school district and the significance of food education.

Listen in to learn the importance of educating kids on healthy foods and wellness from an early age to eliminate lifestyle diseases in kids. You will also learn the value of introducing culinary arts to students to engage them in the food-making process.

What You Will Discover:

• 00:00 Episode Begins

• 01:01 Dr. Terry on her 30+ year teaching career and knowledge on food in schools.

• 02:24 The health and wellness efforts they’re implementing in her school district.

• 04:42 The evolution of food education and the significance of nutritious foods in schools.

• 09:04 The steps to take to eliminate lifestyle diseases like diabetes and obesity in kids.

• 13:26 The value of introducing culinary arts to kids to engage them in the food-making process.

• 15:30 Dr. Terry’s experience with food insecurity and suggestions on how to combat the issue.

• 21:16 She shares her love for vegetables, plus her school’s plan to develop a garden.

• 22:41 The importance of having a school garden to help students learn more about food.

Connect with Dr. Terry:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-walker-73b8ab27/