Effectiveness of a School-Based Culinary Programme on 9- and 10-Year-Old Children’s Food Literacy and Vegetable, Fruit, and Breakfast Consumption

Labbé, Charlotte; Ward, Stéphanie; Dupuis, Jérémie B.; Johnson, Claire

doi:10.3390/nu15061520

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“…These findings underscore the importance of enhancing food and nutrition literacy among children, and public health interventions should focus on improving food and nutrition-related knowledge and skills to enhance child's fruit consumption. Nevertheless, studies have shown that nutrition education can improve food and nutrition literacy but has no significant impact on fruit and other foods consumption (16,41). In reality, food consumption is influenced by individual and environmental factors, which can be better understood through a socio-ecological model (42).…”

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Individual and family factors correlated with children’s fruit consumption

Wu,

Yu,

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundFruits are essential for health, yet their consumption in children is inadequate, with unclear influencing factors.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among students in grades 3–12 in Beijing, China, from September 2020 to June 2021. Fruit consumption in children was surveyed using a self-administered food frequency questionnaire. Additionally, children’s food and nutrition literacy and family food environments were assessed using the “Food and Nutrition Literacy Questionnaire for Chinese School-age Children” and the “Family Food Environment Questionnaire for Chinese School-age Children,” respectively.ResultsOut of 10,000 participating children, 62.5% consumed fruit daily, with a lower frequency among boys (59.3%) compared to girls (65.8%), and among senior students (48.6%) compared to junior (63.6%) and primary students (71.2%). Fruit consumption was positively associated with other healthy foods (vegetables, whole grains, etc.) and negatively with unhealthy foods (sugared soft drinks). Children with higher food and nutrition literacy consumed fruits daily more frequently (82.4% vs. 59.9%, ORs = 2.438, 95%CI: 2.072–2.868). A significant positive correlation was found between children’s fruit consumption and a healthy family food environment (66.4% vs. 50.2%, OR = 1.507, 95%CI: 1.363–1.667).ConclusionThe results indicate that individual food and nutrition literacy and family food environment are key positive predictors of children’s fruit consumption. Future interventions should focus on educating children and encouraging parents to foster supportive family environments.

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Individual and family factors correlated with children’s fruit consumption

Wu,

Yu,

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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Examining the long-term effectiveness of a culinary nutrition education intervention on children's dietary practices and variety

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Kaur,

Koo

et al. 2024

Human Nutrition & Metabolism

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Enhancing nutritional knowledge and self-regulation among adolescents: efficacy of a multifaceted food literacy intervention

Mancone,

Corrado,

Tosti

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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This health literacy intervention study, conducted on adolescent students, aimed to evaluate the impact of a comprehensive educational program on promoting healthy eating habits. The intervention sought to enhance adolescents’ knowledge about nutrition, foster self-regulation skills, and ultimately improve their overall health, including their body mass index (BMI). Through a multi-component approach that combined theoretical learning with practical activities and the integration of digital tools such as the MyFitnessPal app, the study targeted improvements in food literacy, which encompasses nutrition knowledge, food label interpretation skills, and cooking abilities. These elements are critical in influencing adolescents’ food choices and eating behaviors, with a focus on increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables while reducing the intake of fast food and processed snacks. The intervention was structured around a series of educational workshops and interactive sessions, facilitated by professionals experienced in nutrition. These sessions covered topics such as food composition, the importance of a balanced diet, and strategies for avoiding excessive consumption of processed and high-energy-density foods. A distinctive feature of the program was its use of digital tools to enhance engagement and allow for the practical application of learned concepts through food tracking and activity monitoring. Preliminary results indicate positive outcomes in terms of increased food knowledge and improved dietary habits among participants. Notably, there was a significant improvement in adolescents’ BMI, highlighting the potential of food literacy interventions to contribute to better physical health outcomes. The study underscores the importance of adopting multidisciplinary and technology-enhanced approaches in educational programs aimed at promoting healthy eating among adolescents. The study’s findings suggest that well-structured food education programs, tailored to address the specific needs of adolescents, can facilitate positive changes in eating behavior. This highlights the critical role of food literacy in adolescents’ health and wellbeing and points to the need for continued investment in research and development to optimize intervention strategies. The integration of digital technologies and a focus on self-regulation strategies are identified as promising avenues for future research and educational practice, reinforcing the call for innovative investments in food education and health promotion among the youth.

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Effectiveness of a School-Based Culinary Programme on 9- and 10-Year-Old Children’s Food Literacy and Vegetable, Fruit, and Breakfast Consumption

Cited by 3 publications

References 74 publications

Individual and family factors correlated with children’s fruit consumption

Individual and family factors correlated with children’s fruit consumption

Examining the long-term effectiveness of a culinary nutrition education intervention on children's dietary practices and variety

Enhancing nutritional knowledge and self-regulation among adolescents: efficacy of a multifaceted food literacy intervention

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