Fun with Foodella: A Pilot Study for Determining the Efficacy of a 2nd Grade Nutrition and Physical Activity Curriculum

Authors

Elizabeth M. Winter, South Dakota State UniversityFollow
Suzanne Stluka, South Dakota State UniversityFollow
Karlys Wells, South Dakota State UniversityFollow
Howard Wey, South Dakota State UniversityFollow
Teresa M. Kemmer, South Dakota State UniversityFollow

Volume

50

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.50.04.06

Abstract

Fun with Foodella is a nutrition and physical activity workbook designed for elementary-aged youth. The objective was to determine if the Fun with Foodella program increased participant preference for fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and physical activity. Four intervention (53 students) and four control (68 students) schools participated. Significant results within the intervention group included a positive preference change for cucumbers, celery, pineapple, flavored milk, cheese, yogurt, and physical activity. This pilot Foodella program, coordinated by Extension professionals, demonstrates that promoting nutrition education, taste testing and physical activity in second graders results in positive change.

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Recommended Citation

Winter, E. M., Stluka, S., Wells, K., Wey, H., & Kemmer, T. M. (2012). Fun with Foodella: A Pilot Study for Determining the Efficacy of a 2nd Grade Nutrition and Physical Activity Curriculum. The Journal of Extension, 50(4), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.50.04.06