As part of its continuing efforts to battle childhood obesity, London district schools will add classes aimed at teaching students how to cook healthy meals.

"From 2011, every 11 to 14-year-old will be given hands-on cooking lesson in how to make cheap, healthy dishes from simple, fresh ingredients... Under the plans, around 800 new food technology teachers and teaching assistants will be trained over the next three years."

The government plans to set aside nearly $5 million to cover the program. Read more at ThisIsLocalLondon.com.

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Where can your child get a history lesson, information on healthy eating, and recipes simple enough for him or her to make with minimal supervision—all in one location? Log on to www.eu.mini-chefs.eu to see. Eu Mini-chefs is a new website for European kids (but your kids will enjoy it, too), recently launched as part of an effort to combat childhood obesity in Europe.

Your child can take a trip around Europe and discover recipes for regional cuisine—such as Strawberries with Orange Granita—and learn about the history of each ingredient as well as the health benefits gained by eating them.

Future plans for EU Mini Chefs includes email newsletters and an interactive cooking game so that children can learn by playing.

Labels: cooking, healthy_eating, recipes