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Food Studies Institute is leading the way

Since 1995, we bring research backed education programs to schools and institutions of all sizes

Curriculum
Licensing

Our innovative Food is Elementary curriculum is available to schools and other educational settings.

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Consulting
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Select from our menu of consulting services to support and enhance program delivery.

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Professional Development

Professional development workshops for teachers.

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We are committed to preventing and reversing chronic disease through our award-winning Food is Elementary curriculum.

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“Food is Elementary is the most creative, organized, and crucial program I have ever been involved in. With this curriculum, children not only learn to cook and eat healthy, but are also exposed to so many aspects of different cultures. I love it!”

Denise J.Teaching Assistant, Baltimore, MD

“My experience in this class was wonderful. I learned how to eat healthier. I learned information about different cultures and the food they eat. I learned about were vitamins go and the difference between foods (vegetables/fruits). I now eat more healthier foods. My body feels like it has more energy.”

Cindy P.Teaching Assistant, Baltimore, MD

“As a parent, it’s been a pleasure watching my boys become more interested in food preparation at home. They consult recipes now, help shop and get dinner started on a regular basis and think ahead to the week’s meals.”

Annemarie C.Teaching Assistant, Baltimore, MD

“Working in the classroom with the children was so exciting and inspiring! To see them excited about learning about different types of fats and what they do to the body… vitamins and minerals…cultural foods…and more! And, the retention from one class to the next was great evidence that they are really interested in the information and using it…many of them proudly proclaim that they are teaching their parents how to eat healthy too!”

Patty C.Teaching Assistant, Louisville, KY

“Working with the Food is Elementary (FIE) program for my [public health] practicum project was a very positive experience…I learned how to conduct a research study from beginning to end and use the findings to make recommendations on how to improve the FIE program. FIE leaders were very helpful and…very knowledgeable about implementing a nutrition education program in schools.”

Carmen F.Teaching Assistant