Planting the seeds of good nutrition

It's no secret that childhood obesity has become an epidemic in this country.

By: Dr. Sanjay Gupta | WNCT
Published: October 19, 2009

It's no secret that childhood obesity has become an epidemic in this country.

We've seen school districts cut out soft drinks and unhealthy snacks as a way to address it.

Now, a woman in Atlanta is reaching out in her own way.

In this health report, Doctor Sanjay Gupta explains her idea, which teaches children how to plant the seeds of good nutrition.

Is the okra gone? Do we want some more? Yea!!!

Some Atlanta, Georgia second-graders are learning about nutrition today from the ground up.

Their classroom -- the schoolyard garden.

And their lesson? Harvesting okra and sweet potatoes.

The main objective of the program is really to teach kids how to make healthy choices for themselves and for the environment.

Teresa groshans isn't a teacher or a gardener.

She's a mom who believes that good nutrition starts in the garden.

According to a new CDC report on fruit and vegetable consumption, only about a quarter of US adults are eating the recommended three or more servings of vegetables a day.

The CDC also reports that increased access to fruits and vegetables plays a key role in improving nutrition for all Americans.

Good lessons, ripe for the picking for these young gardeners.