ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2025
Indian teachers' and parents' perceptions and experiences of food and nutrition education in primary schools: mixed-method study.
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- From policy to practice: teacher capacity as the missing link in food and nutrition education reform in Tamil Nadu, India.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Urban Indian young adults' perceptions of a healthy lifestyle and its associated factors: a multi-city qualitative inquiry using thematic analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Introduction: Food and nutrition education (FNE) is vital for shaping lifelong dietary behaviours and advancing sustainable development goals related to food security and responsible consumption. Despite global initiatives, India lacks a standardized framework for FNE in primary schools, resulting in inconsistent curricula and limited teacher preparedness. Methodology: This mixed-method study examined 350 stakeholders, including 110 primary school teachers, 187 parents, and 53 students in Tamil Nadu through structured surveys and qualitative interviews. Quantitative findings revealed that 73% of participants supported weekly FNE sessions. Results: 76% of teachers reported inadequate training in food processing and nutrition, and 68% preferred FNE as a standalone subject. Statistically significant differences emerged between urban and rural stakeholders in sustainability awareness ( Analysis: Qualitative analysis identified three key themes: (1) limited institutional frameworks for sustainable FNE, (2) strong sociocultural influences on food choices, and (3) disparities in sustainability awareness across regions. Discussion: The findings support policy-driven reforms, such as mandatory teacher training, curriculum restructuring to embed FNE, and community engagement programmes. This study contributes practical insights for education policymakers aiming to enhance children's food and nutrition literacy and promote sustainable dietary practices across Indian primary schools.
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