Effect of Nutrition Education on Weight and School Meal Intake among Korean Children During COVID-19

Background: Prevalence of childhood obesity is accelerating worldwide due to COVID-19. Nutrition education at a younger age is important for children to maintain a normal weight and form balanced eating habits. We examined whether nutrition education in school can help children control their weight...

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Published in:Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) Md.), 2022-11, Vol.30, p.70-70
Main Authors: Yongin, Jungwon Park, Son, Kumhee, Woo, Sarah, Park, Kyung Hee, Yongin-si, Hyunjung Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
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Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Nutrition education
Students
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Summary:Background: Prevalence of childhood obesity is accelerating worldwide due to COVID-19. Nutrition education at a younger age is important for children to maintain a normal weight and form balanced eating habits. We examined whether nutrition education in school can help children control their weight and properly eat school meals during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea. Methods: We conducted nutrition education for 2nd and 3rd-grade elementary school students (n=450, girls 47%) for 6 months. Noncontact nutrition education materials were provided every month, and taste education was conducted through face-to-face classes. Body composition, nutrients by school meal intake were investigated at baseline and 6 months. Results: Underweight students decreased (9.8% to 6.0%), while students with normal weight (5th
ISSN:1930-7381
1930-739X