Where do you, a childcare cook, go for professional development, networking and learning specific to your field? George Brown,
of course, where the study of early childhood development recognizes those who prepare food for children an essential point of connection and
learning.
The annual Childcare Cooks Conference is the largest of its kind in Canada. Filled with valuable workshops and hands-on practice, the conference
gathers a critical mass of professionals from across Canada and the northern United States to learn about such topics as:
- Reversing childhood obesity
- Greening kitchen operations
- Teaching children about recycling/composting
11th Annual Cook’s Conference
May 12, 2011
Good things come in small packages! We are pleased to offer a small package this year that will
have a BIG impact on how you think about the meals you serve to children.
Parents who feed their children ready-made puddings are
unwittingly giving them excessive amounts of salt, according to health campaigners. (The Telegraph, U.K.)
Hidden salt in sweet foods
poses risk to kids' health ... the sweets were usually intended for children, posing a health risk for them...(www.thedailygreen.com)
Eat too much and you run the risk of heart disease ... problems in adults and development delays in children… (Toronto Star)
What does it all mean?
How can we
reduce the health risks without compromising flavor?
How can I determine how much salt is in food?
How can I find hidden salt in
food?
Carol Harrison, Registered Dietician, has recently been educating cooks in the restaurant industry as to the hidden dangers of salt in our
food. We are pleased to have her present an informative workshop for childcare cooks on how to improve children’s healthy eating while in our care and provide
you with information on what to look for when purchasing food.
Join us for lunch at the Ryerson International Centre, 133 Mutual St. at 12:30,
May 12th.
Then proceed to a classroom in our Ryerson Campus to learn about Salt and its harmful effects, as well as what you can
do to improve your menus. Download the registration form  .
For more information contact 416-415-5000 ext. 2310 or ece@georgebrown.ca.
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