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Volume 2 Issue 2
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ssues and
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There are many reasons why Dr. Greg Chang of Surrey, British Columbia, wants to share his love of nu-
tritious foods with kids. As a dentist, he recognizes the eating habits that can contribute to both dental
caries and obesity, and counsels his young patients about the importance of eating well. As a trained
chef and member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the James Beard Foun-
dation, he has a discerning appreciation for delicious food. And as the team dentist for the CFL’s BC
Lions (and sometimes cook for its medical team) he is accustomed to working in an environment that
supports optimal wellness.
Add to the mix his love of entertaining kids with
magic tricks and circus feats, and you can see why
he finds his work with the SuperChefs Cookery
for Kids Society so gratifying. Dr. Chang started
SuperChefs because he wanted children to learn
about healthy eating in way that was fun and in-
teractive. With financial backing from a group of
physicians and dentists, he found a creative way
to combine his wide-ranging talents. “It was natu-
ral for me to use my passions to help kids discover
the joy of creating a meal and to help them learn
why cooking healthy foods will serve them for a
lifetime,” he says.
His message about healthy eating has reached
children all over the world. Kids have cooked in
SuperChefs programs and community demonstra-
Cooking up a plan for better oral health
(Group Photo Above)
: SuperChefs Cookery Camp at Quadra Island with kids from
the Brittania Community Centre in Vancouver along with the SuperChefs team
of devoted volunteers and counsellors.
Dr. GregChang