Ask me Quote by Emeril Lagasse
“A lot of parents ask me how to get kids to eat more vegetables. The first thing I say is that it starts from the top.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cooking Show, 2015
Leadership in nutrition starts with role models; parents must exemplify healthy eating for children to follow.
In simple terms: Kids mimic what adults eat.
Key Takeaway
Lead by example with vegetables.
Themes
parenting
nutrition
role modeling
Mood
encouraging
practical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family meals
- school lunch programs
- parent‑child dinner routines
Key Concepts
behavioral modeling
family habits
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents make vegetables appealing?
- What habits reinforce healthy eating?
A Different Perspective
Children may resist regardless of adult behavior.
