BENEFITS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING HABITS
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ABSTRACT: This study investigates the benefits of early childhood education in promoting healthy eating habits among young children. Early education on nutrition can lead to lifelong healthy eating behaviors. Objectives were to assess children's understanding of healthy eating, identify effective educational practices, and evaluate the long-term impacts of early nutrition education. A survey design was utilized for its capacity to gather comprehensive data. Purposive sampling was used to select 200 children from preschools in Osun State, Nigeria. Findings indicated that children exposed to nutrition education demonstrated better understanding and practice of healthy eating habits. Activities such as interactive lessons on nutrition, hands-on cooking projects, and involvement in school gardens were particularly effective. The study recommended integrating nutrition education into early childhood programs to promote healthy eating habits from an early age.
