Review of risk communication and education strategies around food hygiene and safety for children and young people

Abstract

This article has been developed to investigate successful methods of risk communication and education of young people on food hygiene and safety. The authors operate the e-Bug project, an international programme consisting of educational materials for schools and communities covering health protection topics including infection prevention and antibiotic resistance. This review will help inform SafeConsumE, a Horizon2020 funded project that will involve the development of new education materials for young people with the aim to prevent foodborne illness that align with relevant methods of risk communication.

Enseñanza aprendizaje de la higiene alimentaria en educación primaria: una revisión sistemática

“…Como se puede observar en la tabla 2, la mayoría de las producciones científicas son artículos de investigación sobre diversas temáticas dentro de la higiene alimentaria como se verá más adelante. Los dos artículos de revisión corresponden con Young et. al, (2019) y Wang & Stewar (2013).…”

#Healthy: smart digital food safety and nutrition communication strategies—a critical commentary

“…In recent years, game/quiz-based learning has been increasingly used to engage children and young people with food safety and nutrition information 35 . For example, the US Department of Agriculture generated two small online games (i.e., MyPlate Blast Off, and Track and Field Fuel-Up) to educate students about nutrition 36 .…”

“…For example, the US Department of Agriculture generated two small online games (i.e., MyPlate Blast Off, and Track and Field Fuel-Up) to educate students about nutrition 36 . Food hygiene online educational games have proven successful in improving children’s knowledge and retention compared to traditional learning methods 35 , 37 . The application of online games/quizzes has expanded to the mobile world, and the target audience is no longer restricted to children.…”

“…Limitations: While some intervention studies in school settings have shown positive effects using games in food safety and nutrition education 35 , 37 , there is a lack of comprehensive evaluation of its impact in adult education. In other areas (e.g., health and well-being), the impact of games is mixed: 59% of the studies reported positive effects, while 41% reported mixed or neutral effects 43 .…”

“…Nonetheless, well-designed games and apps deliver enjoyable and engaging experiences, and are likely to stimulate positive impact 35 , 37 , 43 . To gain such benefits, however, food safety and nutrition organisations must first consider the potential high cost of production and design complexity, promotions and/or the provision of incentives/rewards to encourage participation or usage 11 .…”