A UK charity, TastEd, is addressing the issue of children eating too few fruits and vegetables by providing sensory food education in schools and nurseries. The charity has made sensory food education fully funded for these institutions, allowing teachers to conduct hands-on lessons without needing a kitchen or special equipment. The goal is to help children develop a taste for healthy foods and build confidence in trying new things. According to TastEd, many children in the UK dislike vegetables and are unfamiliar with them, with some as young as 8 years old unable to recognize an onion and 11-year-olds having never tried a raw tomato. The sensory food education approach involves bringing fresh fruits and vegetables into the classroom, where children engage their senses by talking, writing, touching, smelling, and tasting the food. They also share whether they enjoy the food, creating a fun and pressure-free environment. TastEd reports that pupils often discover they enjoy foods they previously thought they would dislike. The charity believes that this approach can have a significant impact on children's eating habits, making it a valuable addition to the UK's efforts to promote healthy eating among its youth.