School Gardens Enhance Academic Performance and Dietary Outcomes in Children

Aims:The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of school nutrition garden on the micronutrient intake of children, to combat micronutrient deficiency among children and to increase in ability and interest in incorporating healthier foods. Sample: The study was conducted over two year of period at fourteen selected Higher Primary School and High schools of Raichur and Bagalkot taluka covering both public and private schools. The nutrients supplied by the cultivated vegetables were computed using Nutritive Value of Indian Foods [8] using the and were compared with amount of Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). Study Design: Cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Raichur and Bagalkot district of Karntaka state during 2015-16 and 2016-17. Methodology: Cross sectional design was adopted and schools were selected on the availability of Kammar et al.; AJAEES, 18(2): 1-6, 2017; Article no.AJAEES.34018 2 the place, water and willingness of teachers to maintain the garden with the help of children even during the summer holidays. Children and teachers were introduced to the concept of nutrition garden through orientation to balanced diet and importance of micronutrients. Other extension methods like celebration of World Environment Day (June 5), group discussion were also carried out to popularize the importance of nutrients. The vegetable seed kits containing eight varieties of vegetables developed by Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) containing staple vegetables were distributed. These vegetables were grown in Kharif and Rabi season. Along with the seed kit, perennials like curry leaf, drumstick, fig and lemon were also supplied to the schools. Later each class of the children was allotted a specific vegetable for cultivation. Results: After introduction of nutritional garden, the consumption of fresh vegetables increased in the daily diet which contributed towards the good health. Conclusion: It is inferred from these results that school nutrition garden may be made mandatory for high schools with a provision of school garden kit. Original Research Article

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“…[9,10]. Increase in access to fruits and vegetables increased in planning and preparing meals at home [11][12][13].…”

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Impact of School Nutrition Garden on the Nutrient Intake of Children

Kammar

Biradar

Angadi

et al. 2017

AJAEES

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“…Future research should examine how elements of school culture influenced the implementation and adherence to these guidelines. Finally, studies have shown how programs that improve the health of children can have promising results in improving academic outcomes . Collecting additional data on the potential for health promotion programs to improve academic outcomes may promote more widespread adoption and support for school‐based obesity prevention interventions among staff, administrators, and parents.…”

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The Influence of Organizational Culture on School‐Based Obesity Prevention Interventions: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Fair

Williams

Warren

et al. 2018

Journal of School Health

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“…Dewey (1963) defined this as experiential learning, meaning learning through experience and experiment. In addition, using the school garden as a place for teaching the curriculum can influence children's academic performance positively (Berezowitz, Bontrager Yoder, & Schoeller, 2015).…”

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Designing an outdoor learning environment for and with a primary school community: a case study in Bangladesh

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In Bangladesh, school grounds are usually barren areas devoid of any designed features. This study explored children's, teachers' and parents' views of what would constitute an effective school ground for learning, socialising and play at primary schools in rural Bangladesh. Working within the theory of behaviour settings to design school grounds, several methods were applied: focus groups with children, teachers and parents, a drawing session with children and a child-led/teacher supported modelmaking workshop. The results suggest that children want to connect with nature, to explore their environment, to challenge themselves, to be physically active and to socialise with friends. They also wanted their school ground to be more attractive. The parents highly valued gardening whereas teachers preferred an area with loose materials where the children could learn by themselves. None of these ideas were mutually exclusive and the subsequent design was able to incorporate elements from all groups.

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School Gardens Enhance Academic Performance and Dietary Outcomes in Children

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Impact of School Nutrition Garden on the Nutrient Intake of Children

Impact of School Nutrition Garden on the Nutrient Intake of Children

The Influence of Organizational Culture on School‐Based Obesity Prevention Interventions: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Designing an outdoor learning environment for and with a primary school community: a case study in Bangladesh

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