What is Healthy Habits by OKAA?
It is the new educational program of OKAA (Central Markets and Fisheries Organisation) in collaboration with OpenFarm, where daily school visits are made on health, nutrition and environment.
Who participates?
Suitable and adapted for students of all ages, from preschool to high school.
When does it take place?
The educational program takes place every day from Monday to Friday, by prior arrangement and commitment.
Why does it take place?
It is designed to help students understand the value of a healthy Mediterranean diet, its importance in the fight against childhood obesity, the origins of food from field to shelf, and the protection of the environment.
What do students do in the project?
Students participate in the project by
- Hands-on workshops on seasonality, localism, food miles, carbon footprint, food certifications, food waste reduction and recycling.
- Food tasting and/or cooking activities
- Gardening workshops in the market garden beds and guided tours of the largest fruit and vegetable distribution center in Greece, exploring the shops of the consumer market.
Where will it take place?
It takes place inside the Athens Central Market, I. Rentis (OKAA), at the "Open Farm Agora", in the second wing of the Consumer Market.
Overview of educational programs
Α) Primary-Secondary-High School Program
OKAA's new educational program "Healthy Habits" is designed to help students understand the value of a healthy Mediterranean diet and its importance in combating childhood obesity.
At our headquarters, located at the Athens Central Market in Ag. I. Renti, students participate in hands-on workshops and gain knowledge about key concepts that are becoming increasingly important in our daily lives. Workshops on seasonality, locality, food miles, sustainable and responsible consumption, conscious eating, ecological footprint, food certification, food waste reduction and recycling.
Students and teachers actively participate in tasting and/or cooking activities using local, healthy products from the network of local producers. This hands-on experience equips them with the knowledge and skills to make healthier food choices in their daily lives.
In addition, at the largest fruit and vegetable distribution center in Greece, they will be guided and informed about the origin and quality of the products available in the market shops, as well as the various professions and roles involved in the journey of agricultural products from the field to the shelf.
Through experiential learning, hands-on activities, gardening workshops, a tour of OKAA, and engaging discussions about responsible food choices, the Healthy Habits by OKAA workshop fosters a sense of environmental awareness related to food production.
We believe this holistic approach to education will empower students with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, sustainability, and conscious consumption.
Β) Preschool and first grades of primary school
"THE FAIRY TROPHO AND THE MAGIC SHIELD".
The new educational program "Healthy Habits by OKAA" aims to help students understand the value of a healthy Mediterranean diet and to raise environmental awareness.
At our headquarters, at the Athens Central Farmers' Market in Renti, students participate in the plot of the fairy tale "THE FAIRY TROPHO AND THE MAGIC SHIELD"!
Through a fascinating narrative, students explore the world of fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, fish and dairy products, gaining insight into their origins, their journey to the market and their importance in our daily diet.
Students participate in tasting and cooking activities with local, healthy products, painting workshops, creative crafts, gardening and robotics games with a BeeBot.
Our educational goals include several aspects, such as familiarizing students with how the market works, promoting healthy eating and a deeper connection to the source of our food, encouraging teamwork and environmental awareness, enhancing critical thinking skills, and emphasizing the importance of physical activity for overall wellness.
With the “Healthy Habits by OKAA” program, you will foster a deeper connection between children and their food, which is vital to their health and to a sustainable planet.
