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Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readNov 26, 2024

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Harmonizing health & biodiversity, our melodic food for health rhymes initiative can ignite kids’ love for diverse foods in a fun and engaging way.

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.

Recognizing that children’s limited diet impacts their health and the planet’s biodiversity, we propose to foster a love for diverse foods through the universal language of music. We created nursery rhymes, each featuring a different food item, set to familiar tunes. We hope these rhymes will not only educate children about the nutritional benefits of various foods but also stimulate demand for diverse crops, ultimately contributing to biodiversity.

This initiative promises a fun, engaging way to cultivate healthier habits in children while safeguarding our planet.

Sugarcane: Tall and sweet, a juicy treat, nature’s candy in summer’s heat!

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

🎵 Twinkle, twinkle, sugarcane,
Sweet and juicy, not in vain.
Packed with energy, pure and true,
Keeps me strong the whole day through.🎵

🎵 Rich in fiber, good for me,
Helps my tummy work with glee.
Calcium and vitamins inside,
Keep me growing, strong with pride. 🎵

🎵 Chew its stalk or drink its juice,
Natural sweetness, so much use!
Good for health and oh, so fine,
Sugarcane is just divine.🎵

🎵 Twinkle, twinkle, sugarcane,
Sweet and pure, it’s nature’s gain.
Healthy, tasty, always right,
Sugarcane’s my sweet delight! 🎵

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Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.

Written by Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.

Biomedical Scientist in New York is interested in Nutrition, Metabolomics, Food as Medicine, STEM and AI. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sraonewyrok/

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