Accomplishment Quote by Marcela Valladolid
“The more kids are involved, the more likely they are to eat the food. Getting them involved gets them excited, and kids are much more likely to try something that they were involved in the process of creating because it gives them a sense of accomplishment - kids always love approval.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cooking with Kids, Marcela Valladolid, 2015
Involving children in food preparation increases their willingness to eat the result, because participation creates excitement and a sense of achievement.
In simple terms: Kids eat more when they help cook.
Key Takeaway
Engage kids in cooking to boost nutrition.
Themes
family
nutrition
education
participation
confidence
Mood
joyful
motivational
practical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- school cooking class
- home meal prep
- community cooking events
Key Concepts
child development
food psychology
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make cooking fun without pressure?
- What simple tasks can children do safely?
A Different Perspective
If kids are forced rather than invited, they may resist.
