We’ve always believed that kids can learn to love healthy foods—now, the research agrees! A new study published in the Health Education Journal has shown that the Dr. Yum Project’s Food Adventure curriculum makes a real difference in how young children view food.

What the Study Found

Researchers at the University of North Carolina and Duke University studied over 600 Head Start preschoolers in Northern Alabama and found that after participating in Dr. Yum’s Food Adventure, kids:
✔️ Were more excited to try new foods
✔️ Enjoyed healthy foods more
✔️ Were less fussy eaters

Plus, the program may even help normalize BMI in children at both high and low weights—amazing news for families looking to establish healthy habits early!

Why This Matters

We know that childhood is a critical time for shaping lifelong eating habits. Unfortunately, after the pandemic, we have seen many areas of child development, including feeding development, disrupted. The result has been more picky eating behaviors and feeding disorders. By making healthy eating fun and interactive, and giving teachers expert techniques and tips to tackle picky eating behaviors, Dr. Yum’s Food Adventure is giving kids a strong foundation for a lifetime of good health.

This study confirms that introducing children to a variety of fruits and vegetables in a fun and engaging way can have a measurable impact on their eating habits.

A Growing Movement

With over 18,000 kids across 40 states (and even internationally) already benefiting from the program, Dr. Yum’s Food Adventure is changing the way children experience food.

Want to learn more? Check out the study here and explore Dr. Yum’s Food Adventure here.

Let’s keep raising a generation of adventurous eaters! 🍎🥕🎉