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'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution': Another Reality Show or a Real Revolution?

Posted on Sep 8th 2010 10:00AM by Hilary Walke

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Jamie Oliver's reality TV show, "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution," has been renewed for a second season taking place in Los Angeles, Calif. this fall.

Last season, Oliver tackled the school lunch program of Huntington, W.Va, where we discovered the students mixing up a potato and tomato. Oliver's attempt to overhaul the program proved successful in some ways, and a failure in others. From providing adult cooking lessons to befriending a local radio show host, Oliver used many tactics to revamp the nutrition system in Huntington.

However, in the end, the results of his actions were in the hands of the city's citizens. Will L.A. outshine Huntington when it comes to healthy eating or are we in for another season full of shock?

We asked our readers how they felt about Oliver's show -- whether he truly is a "British outsider" with futile dreams or if his "revolution" is really catching on.

Kimberly B.
I loved the show. I hope that town took it to heart and is still following through with what they learned. Unfortunately, you can give people the tools, but you can't make them use them!

Barbara R.
Love it! It's nice that someone is making our school's kitchens accountable! It's time we put budgets aside and make health the main focus of our lunch programs! (Breakfast & after school snacks, too).

Sherrell P.
After seeing the amount of calories, carbs, and fat in a recent Recipe in Parade Magazine; I question what his knowledge of nutrition is?

nboschi
So excited Jamie's back with another 'Food Revolution.' Americans need a wake up call when it comes to the "food" we eat.

Diane K.
Love the fact that his show has been renewed for a second season! The ball continues to roll!!

Michael G.
I think it is a great show, but he is up against the horrific dietary rules of the schools and the bad habits ingrained from families and bad foods being offered at schools these days. They are really "food-like" substances!

Kate_leigh_
Extremely excited!!! There are too many obese children, our nation needs to recognize the problem and get to work!!

Kate D.
Jamie made a huge difference in the UK, even in the face of parents sneaking junk food to their children. He passionately cares about children and I cannot wait to see the next season!

rjdutton
EXCITED!!

milofmuscles
Excited! I love what he's doing for kids! And of course that accent!

FeedMeImCranky1
Great news, very excited!

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