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The Effect of Nutrition Education on Improving Fruit and Vegetable Consumption of Youth

Volume

33

Issue

5

Abstract

The ability of a nutrition education program in K-6 schools to improve fruit and vegetable intake was assessed. School intervention focused on grade school children and was designed as hands-on nutrition education. Community intervention consisted of news articles, information and education at health fairs, PTA meetings, and the county fair. Evaluation included a pre- and post-random telephone survey to heads of households to measure intake of fruits and vegetables, and 24-hour food recalls and knowledge tests of the students. Changes were measured before and after intervention and compared to a control community not receiving education. School children increased fruit and vegetable intake by 1/2 a serving per day following the education program. This is consistent with national efforts showing positive outcomes.

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