1. Includes ways to adapt the Early Sprouts model to any climate/geographical region 2. Works to establish lifelong healthy eating habits and reduce the prevalence of obesity 3. Contains educational ideas using produce that is homegrown or store-bought 4. This healthy-eating curriculum will benefit not only children, but also their families and child care providers 5. Addresses children's innate “neophobia” – fear of new foods 6. Successfully tested in a variety of early childhood education settings including Head Start and lab schools
