House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing: Index

Standing Committee on Health and Ageing

The Standing Committee on Health and Ageing conducts inquiries into matters referred to it by the House of Representatives or a Minister of the Commonwealth Government.

The Committee has recently tabled a report into Obesity in Australia.

Inquiry into Obesity

During its inquiry into Obesity in Australia, the Health and Ageing Committee heard that engaging children with growing and preparing food can set them on a lifelong path of healthy eating.

In this video presentation from the About the House TV program first screened in November 2008, renowned chef Stephanie Alexander discusses pioneering a fresh approach to educating children about food through her Kitchen Garden program. The program aims to positively influence children’s food choices in ways that have not been tried before.