A collaboration from the University of Newcastle and HMRI researchers is about to boost nutrition education for primary school children.
They're hoping to develop a website which advises teachers how to teach nutrition, building on initiatives like crunch and sip time and the removal of junk food from canteens.
"The website will be a one-package deal for teachers - all the resources now are a bit scattered over the internet," University of Newcastle Researcher Nienke Devlieger said.
"So what we'll do is make one website where they can access pre-made lessons plans, links to useful websites...some videos they can find and online educational games for the children to play," she continued.
Around 20 Year 5 and 6 students are wanted to give their perspective on what should be included on the site, with interviews to take place at the Callaghan campus soon.
Nienke Devlieger is looking for parents to bring their child to the University for a one-hour fun-sorting task which will inform the website's content. You can contact Nienke on:
Ph: 02 4985 4086
Email: nienke.devlieger@newcastle.edu.au
