Effects of Nutrition Education on 3rd and 5th Grade Student's Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Knowledge

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The primary objective is to assess pre- and post-intervention nutrition education knowledge and preference. The secondary objective is to assess pre- and post-intervention fruit and vegetable consumption via a plate waste study.

Detailed Description
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Background: The prevalence of overweight and obese children in the United States is at epidemic proportions, making it a recognized public health priority. Overweight and obese children are more likely to remain overweight and obese as adults, which increases their risk for developing obesity-related diseases and psychological disorders. Research shows that regular consumption of fruit and vegetables (F/V) may reduce the risk of obesity and obesity-related diseases yet most American school children fail to meet recommended intakes . Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if a F/V-targeted nutrition education intervention would increase F/V preference, knowledge, and consumption among elementary-school students. Methods: Eight 20-minute nutrition lessons, focusing on F/V consumption, were administered over an eight-week period to 3rd and 5th grade students (N=150) at a local Ellensburg School District elementary school . Pre/post surveys were used to examine F/V knowledge and preference. Researchers observed and photographed students' lunches for 5-consecutive days pre- and post- intervention to assess possible change in consumption patterns. Results: Data is currently under analysis. Conclusions: To be determined June 2017.

Official Title
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Effects of Nutrition Education on 3rd and 5th Grade Student's Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Knowledge

Conditions
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Obesity

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: nutrition education


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Participated in the National School Lunch Program Exclusion Criteria: Did not participate in the National School Lunch Program

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 9 Years
Maximum Age: 12 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Sequential Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
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|Behavioral: nutrition education|nutrition education|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in nutrition knowledge | surveys | Nutrition knowledge surveys will be administered during week 1 and again at week 10 after the 8 week nutrition education intervention | 
| Change in fruit and vegetable preferences | surveys | Fruit and vegetable preference surveys will be administered during week 1 and again at week 10 after the 8 week nutrition education intervention | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in fruit and vegetable intake | plate waste study | Plate waste will be measured via the quarter waste method during week 1 and again at week 10 after the 8 week nutrition education intervention |