A dietary, social and economic evaluation of the Philadelphia urban gardening project

Blair, Dorothy; Giesecke, Carol C.; Sherman, Sandra

doi:10.1016/s0022-3182(12)81191-5

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“…Inherent within these themes is the maintenance of agricultural biodiversity, particularly by expanding the range of varieties of fruit and vegetables (F&V) (6) beyond that commonly available through mainstream supermarkets. These reported motives are consistent with enhanced self-fulfilment, life satisfaction, sense of belonging and community contribution reported previously (7) . School gardens epitomize the tenants of success for nutrition interventions in children outlined by Lytle and Achterberg, being activity based, theory driven, implemented in the school environment and involving parents and the wider community (8) .…”

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Sustenance and sustainability: maximizing the impact of school gardens on health outcomes

Davis

Spaniol

Somerset

2015

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: School garden programmes have become popular action-oriented learning environments in many countries, often driven by converging priorities of environmental sustainability and healthful diets. Many of these programmes have assessed the impact on dietary intake, specifically fruit and vegetable intake, and related dietary behaviours, such as knowledge, preference, motivation, intention and self-efficacy to eat and prepare fruit and vegetables. The objective of the present study was twofold: (i) to review published garden-based programmes conducted in schools targeting dietary intake and/or determinants of dietary behaviour in children; and (ii) to identify similar strategies and components employed by these garden-based programmes. Design: The review included thirteen studies that have examined the impact of garden-based programmes conducted in school, either during school hours or in after-school settings, on dietary behaviours in children (kindergarten through 8th grade students). Results: Three of the reviewed studies did not have a comparison or control group and simply evaluated within-group changes after a garden intervention. None of the reviewed studies were randomized, but were assigned based on school's interest and timing of new school gardens being built. Out of the eleven programmes that examined dietary intake, six found that the programme resulted in increased vegetable intake, whereas four showed no effect. Seven of the eight studies that measured preference found that the programmes resulted in increased preference for vegetables. Gardening programmes also resulted in improved attitudes towards, willingness to taste, identification of and self-efficacy to prepare/cook fruit and vegetables. Similar strategies/components employed by the majority of the programmes included: 'hands on' curriculum, incorporation of a cooking component, providing the instructors, parental and stakeholder support, food provision and using the garden as the focal point for media promotion. Conclusions: Some of the garden programmes resulted in increased vegetable intake, which has positive implications for both environment sustainability and health-related outcomes. Further, the majority resulted in some improvement in behaviour determinants more generally. However, more research is warranted to understand how to achieve long-term improvements in dietary behaviours and how to sustain the garden-based programmes in schools.

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Sustenance and sustainability: maximizing the impact of school gardens on health outcomes

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Somerset

2015

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“…A Philadelphia study demonstrated that gardeners consumed more vegetables such as dark leafy greens and fewer sweet foods and drinks than did non-gardeners (Blair et al 1991). Further research on the nutritional intake of gardeners is needed to demonstrate whether they have a healthier diet overall.…”

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Community and home gardens increase vegetable intake and food security of residents in San Jose, California

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Diekmann²,

Renvall³

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“…A smaller set of studies has examined the contribution of LFS initiatives, particularly gardening, to nutritional outcomes for participants. Blair, Giesecke, and Sherman (1991) and Alaimo, Packnett, Miles, and Kruger (2008) each found that community gardeners consume fruits and vegetables at higher rates than nongardeners. McCormack, Laska, Larson, and Story (2010) note the potential for both farmers' markets and community gardens to increase access to fruits and vegetables, yet stress that there is limited research assessing the specific health benefits of either type of LFS initiative.…”

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Assessing Access to Local Food System Initiatives in Fairbanks, Alaska

Meadow

2012

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Local food system initiatives are an increasingly popular attempt to address environmental and social-equity problems that seem to be inherent in the conventional global food system. However, relatively few studies have been undertaken to assess the ability of local food system initiatives to ameliorate these concerns. This study focuses on a community with food system vulnerabilities related to geographic isolation and a marginal agricultural climate that limits local food production. The study seeks to develop tools to test hypotheses important to this community and others: whether local foods can be as physically and economically accessible as conventional foods. Using spatial analysis and quantitative price comparisons, the study concludes that at this time, locally grown foods in Fairbanks, Alaska, are not as accessible as conventional foods. The tools applied in this study could be used elsewhere to develop a more robust literature on the impact of local food system initiatives on urban food systems.

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A dietary, social and economic evaluation of the Philadelphia urban gardening project

Cited by 149 publications

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Sustenance and sustainability: maximizing the impact of school gardens on health outcomes

Sustenance and sustainability: maximizing the impact of school gardens on health outcomes

Community and home gardens increase vegetable intake and food security of residents in San Jose, California

Assessing Access to Local Food System Initiatives in Fairbanks, Alaska

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