Using Education, Exposure, and Environments to Increase Preschool Children's Knowledge About Fruit and Vegetables

Because children's eating habits predict their adult eating habits, educating children about healthy foods is essential (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000). A Midwest Extension Service created and delivered an educational experience for preschool children to increase knowledge...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2010-02, Vol.48 (1)
Main Authors: Niemeier, Brandi S, Tande, Desiree L, Hwang, Joyce, Stastny, Sherri, Hektner, Joel M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child Health
child nutrition
Eating Habits
Extension Education
Food
fruits (food)
Health Promotion
Knowledge Level
nutrition education
Nutrition Instruction
obesity
Preschool Children
Program Effectiveness
vegetables
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Summary:Because children's eating habits predict their adult eating habits, educating children about healthy foods is essential (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000). A Midwest Extension Service created and delivered an educational experience for preschool children to increase knowledge of fruits and vegetables. The knowledge assessment scores (range of 0 to 7) increased from 3.5 ([plus or minus] 1.8) to 5.9 ([plus or minus] 1.9) (p less than 0.001, n = 19) following the program. Analysis concluded that the children learned about fruits and vegetables through this experience. Other educators can readily adapted the program for a range of age groups and settings. (Contains 1 figure.)
ISSN:1077-5315
1077-5315