Children’s food apps: bad for their health?

The full version of this article appeared in the Guardian’s Word of Mouth section this week.

A children’s gardening and food app recently won the digital equivalent of an Oscar, a timely gong given the current public focus on encouraging kids to cook. Dirtgirlworld, a game played on smartphones and tablets, teaches children how to grow food from scratch and cook up tasty meals. It’s eco-friendly, full of right-on food messaging and charming enough. But are food apps for kids delicious fun or bad for their health? To read the full article in the Guardian click here