Effects of Nutrition Education on 3rd and 5th Grade Student's Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Knowledge

Phase 2

• Conditions: Obesity

• Registration Number: NCT03179852
• Lead Sponsor: Central Washington University

Brief Summary

The primary objective is to assess pre- and post-intervention nutrition education knowledge and preference. The secondary objective is to assess pre- and post-intervention fruit and vegetable consumption via a plate waste study.

Detailed Description

Background: The prevalence of overweight and obese children in the United States is at epidemic proportions, making it a recognized public health priority. Overweight and obese children are more likely to remain overweight and obese as adults, which increases their risk for developing obesity-related diseases and psychological disorders. Research shows that regular consumption of fruit and vegetables (F/V) may reduce the risk of obesity and obesity-related diseases yet most American school children fail to meet recommended intakes .

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if a F/V-targeted nutrition education intervention would increase F/V preference, knowledge, and consumption among elementary-school students.

Methods: Eight 20-minute nutrition lessons, focusing on F/V consumption, were administered over an eight-week period to 3rd and 5th grade students (N=150) at a local Ellensburg School District elementary school . Pre/post surveys were used to examine F/V knowledge and preference. Researchers observed and photographed students' lunches for 5-consecutive days pre- and post- intervention to assess possible change in consumption patterns.

Results: Data is currently under analysis. Conclusions: To be determined June 2017.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-01
• Study First Submitted: 2017-05-30
• Status Verified: 2017-06
• Primary Completion: 2017-06
• Study Completion: 2017-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-06-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-06-06
• Study First Posted: 2017-06-07
• Last Update Posted: 2017-06-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

• Participated in the National School Lunch Program

Exclusion Criteria

• Did not participate in the National School Lunch Program

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SEQUENTIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in nutrition knowledge	Nutrition knowledge surveys will be administered during week 1 and again at week 10 after the 8 week nutrition education intervention	surveys
Change in fruit and vegetable preferences	Fruit and vegetable preference surveys will be administered during week 1 and again at week 10 after the 8 week nutrition education intervention	surveys

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in fruit and vegetable intake	Plate waste will be measured via the quarter waste method during week 1 and again at week 10 after the 8 week nutrition education intervention	plate waste study