Cool Food Planet resource by @EUFIC

Educational resource on health, nutrition & food safety created by European Food Information Council:

 

About Cool Food Planet

Cool Food Planet is an educational website where children, aged 6-12 years, can learn about health, nutrition and food safety. Educating children about nutrition is one of the most important steps towards good health and helping them to grow to their potential.
Cool Food Planet is designed for children to use independently. However, information is also provided for parents and teachers to help them support children’s learning in the classroom and at home.
Cool Food Planet does not feature any food or drink brands on the website.

About EUFIC

Cool Food Planet is a product of the European Food Information Council (EUFIC). EUFIC is a non-profit organisation which provides science-based information on food safety and quality and health and nutrition in a way that promotes consumer understanding.
EUFIC extensively researched children’s perception of nutrition and their internet usage to inform the website design and to ensure it delivers children’s educational needs in a fun and engaging way. All the content is developed in partnership with science, nutrition and teaching professionals to ensure it is reliable and relevant.

EUFICs priorities:

• Enhance public understanding of nutritional quality and food safety.
• Raise consumers’ awareness of the active role they play in safe food handling and choosing a well-balanced and healthy diet.
• Educate, engage and empower parents to take responsibility for their own and their kids’ health and to develop good lifetime nutritional habits.
• Provide scientifically sound, useful and constantly updated information gathered from credible science and nutrition professionals.