Seeds of health: Lifelong eating habits planted as children

The Grand Forks Herald – Janelle Vonasek

The notion that healthy eating habits begin at an early age is not news to local family wellness and nutrition experts. “I don’t think we have any food deserts in Grand Forks anymore,” said Molly Soeby, Family and Community Wellness agent with the North Dakota State University Extension Service in Grand Forks. “I think a lot of people believe they can’t afford healthier food, but what we find they need is education so they know how to prepare it and use it, so it doesn’t go to waste.” (more)