Say Cheese, Carrots! Veggie Photos in Lunch Trays Boost Consumption

The simple act of putting photos of green beans and carrots in cafeteria-tray compartments sparked increased consumption among elementary-school students, according to a small study that suggests one more potential avenue for getting kids to eat their veggies. Researchers from the University of Minnesota compared carrot and green-bean consumption on a control day — with the usual cafeteria trays — to consumption on a day in which photographs of the two veggies were placed in tray compartments.  (Source: Wall Street Journal)  [Read article]