Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Although the effects of obesity on children's physical health are well documented, the social consequences of obesity are less well described and may not be addressed in intervention programs. Weight bias may take several forms. It may result in teasing and discrimination and may affect employment and educational opportunities. Healthy people learn better and are more productive. The crucial point on which the project is focused is an educational path, therefore, is that of the relationship between what we are and what we eat. It cannot be said that interventions in schools aimed at promoting good nutrition have been missed, but evidently they have not proved to be completely effective, given that the statistics speak of an increase in childhood obesity. The project is addressed to supporting individuals in developing basic skills and key competences such as critical thinking in consideration of the cultural and / or environmental context. The project has a specific focus on the relationship between nutrition and health vs discrimination, and takes local food and ingredients as part of the cultural heritage into concern.
Obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. Its prevalence has tripled in many countries of the WHO European Region since the 1980s, and the numbers of those affected continue to rise at an alarming rate. In addition to causing various physical disabilities and psychological problems, excess weight drastically increases a person’s risk of developing a number of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. The aim of the project is to raise awareness on the importance of healthy nutrition using the STEAM approach and fight social exclusion associated with obesity. Finally the project will focus on the role of food as a form of cultural heritage and the importance that cultural knowledge holds for understanding food choices and consumer preferences. Stealth project approach is to use food as a tool to encourage learning in nutrition, and also microbiology, chemistry, biology, health science and math. Stealth project will use hands-on lessons that allow for interdisciplinary learning in STEM subjects.