Effects of Nutrition Education on 3rd and 5th Grade Student's Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Knowledge
试验速览
- 阶段
- 2 期
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 150
- 主要终点
- Change in nutrition knowledge
研究概览
简要总结
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.
详细描述
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 干预模型
- Sequential
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 9 Years 至 12 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Participated in the National School Lunch Program
排除标准
- •Did not participate in the National School Lunch Program
结局指标
主要结局
Change in nutrition knowledge
时间窗: 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
时间窗: Fruit and vegetable preference surveys will be administered during week 1 and again at week 10 after the 8 week nutrition education intervention
surveys
次要结局
- 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)