ArticleJournal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences2013
To assess the effects of nutritional intervention based on advocacy approach on malnutrition status among school-aged children in Shiraz.
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- School-Based Nutrition Programs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- Impacts of school feeding on educational and health outcomes of school-age children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of global health · 2021Pooled it
- A Scoping Review of School-Based Nutrition Education Interventions in the Islamic Republic of Iran.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses · 2026Article
- Enabling Food Environment in Kindergartens and Schools in Iran for Promoting Healthy Diet: Is It on the Right Track?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- Body Mass Index and Associated Factors of School Absenteeism by School Feeding Program at Selected Primary Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Comparative Study.Scientifica · 2021Article
- Short-term nutrition and growth indicators in 6-month- to 6-year-old children are improved following implementation of a multidisciplinary community-based programme in a chronic conflict setting.Public health nutrition · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe present study was carried out to assess the effects of community nutrition intervention based on advocacy approach on malnutrition status among school-aged children in Shiraz, Iran. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis case-control nutritional intervention has been done between 2008 and 2009 on 2897 primary and secondary school boys and girls (7-13 years old) based on advocacy approach in Shiraz, Iran. The project provided nutritious snacks in public schools over a 2-year period along with advocacy oriented actions in order to implement and promote nutritional intervention. For evaluation of effectiveness of the intervention growth monitoring indices of pre- and post-intervention were statistically compared.
resultsThe frequency of subjects with body mass index lower than 5% decreased significantly after intervention among girls (P = 0.02). However, there were no significant changes among boys or total population. The mean of all anthropometric indices changed significantly after intervention both among girls and boys as well as in total population. The pre- and post-test education assessment in both groups showed that the student's average knowledge score has been significantly increased from 12.5 ± 3.2 to 16.8 ± 4.3 (P < 0.0001).
conclusionThis study demonstrates the potential success and scalability of school feeding programs in Iran. Community nutrition intervention based on the advocacy process model is effective on reducing the prevalence of underweight specifically among female school aged children.
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