Using Education, Exposure, and Environments to Increase Preschool Children's Knowledge About Fruit and Vegetables.

Autor: Niemeier, Brandi S., Tande, Desiree L., Hwang, Joyce, Stastny, Sherri, Hektner, Joel M.
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Zdroj: Journal of Extension; Feb2010, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p1-5, 5p, 1 Color Photograph
Abstrakt: Because children's eating habits predict their adult eating habits, educating children about healthy foods is essential (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000). A Midwest Extension Service created and delivered an educational experience for preschool children to increase knowledge of fruits and vegetables. The knowledge assessment scores (range of 0 to 7) increased from 3.5 (± 1.8) to 5.9 (± 1.9) (p < 0.001, n = 19) following the program. Analysis concluded that the children learned about fruits and vegetables through this experience. Other educators can readily adapted the program for a range of age groups and settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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