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SynthesisPublic health nutrition2021

Characteristics of successful primary school-based experiential nutrition programmes: a systematic literature review.

Karen Charlton, Teagan Comerford, Natika Deavin, Karen Walton

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Public health nutrition, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 39 papers, 8 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

39 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  5. School-based healthy eating interventions for adolescents aged 10-19 years: an umbrella review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024
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  8. Experiential Learning Interventions and Healthy Eating Outcomes in Children: A Systematic Literature Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Karen CharltonSchool of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW2522, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8044-444X
Teagan ComerfordSchool of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW2522, Australia.
Natika DeavinSchool of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW2522, Australia.
Karen WaltonSchool of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW2522, Australia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveDiet and nutrition in childhood has been associated with the risk of chronic disease later in life. The aim of this review was to identify key characteristics of successful experiential nutrition interventions aimed to change nutrition-related cognitive and behavioural outcomes in primary schoolchildren.

designA systematic literature review was undertaken using search terms ('food security', 'school', 'nutrition' and 'program') applied to five scientific databases (CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, Medline and Academic Search complete), with outcomes defined as nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes and/or dietary behaviours.

participantsPrimary school-aged children exposed to interventions conducted, at least partially, on school grounds.

resultsA total of 3800 articles were identified from the initial search and manual searching, of which sixty-seven articles were eligible for inclusion. Forty-two articles met the criteria of being successful, defined as achieving significant differences in outcomes of interest, accompanied by a demonstrated reach. Interventions included school gardens (n 9), food provision (n 5), taste testing (n 8), cooking classes (n 10) and multicomponent programmes (n 10). Nutrition education (when combined with taste testing), cooking-related activities and gardening interventions increased children's willingness to taste unfamiliar foods including new fruits and vegetables, improved their cooking and food preparation skills and increased nutritional knowledge.

conclusionsThis review provides evidence that nutrition education programmes in primary schoolchildren that are experiential in nature are most likely to be successful if they include multiple strategies, have parental involvement and focus specifically on vegetable intake.

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SchoolsVegetablesChildDietFruitGardeningHumansDietary behaviourExperientialExperiential learningKnowledgeNutrition interventionPrimary schoolSuccessful

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PMID33050980
PMCPMC10195355

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