Using Learner-centered Education to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Intake in California WIC Participants

Gerstein, Dana E.; Martin, Anne; Crocker, Nancy J.; Reed, Heather; Elfant, Michael; Crawford, Pat

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2009.03.125

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“…The policy significance was that US food programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children could strengthen implementation of evidence-based education and outreach that help households make better food choices. 53–57 These programs could subsidize the purchase of fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, and dairy 58 and implement wireless terminals at farmers' markets, 59,60 which would improve households' access to healthier foods. Another policy solution is limiting purchases funded by these programs of unhealthy items (e.g., sugar-sweetened beverages) linked to adverse health outcomes and chronic conditions (e.g., dental caries, obesity, diabetes).…”

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Socioeconomic Status, Food Security, and Dental Caries in US Children: Mediation Analyses of Data From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2008

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Objectives We examined associations of household socioeconomic status (SES) and food security with children's oral health outcomes. Methods We analyzed 2007 and 2008 US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data for children aged 5 to 17 years (n = 2206) to examine the relationship between food security and untreated dental caries and to assess whether food security mediates the SES-caries relationship. Results About 20.1% of children had untreated caries. Most households had full food security (62%); 13% had marginal, 17% had low, and 8% had very low food security. Higher SES was associated with significantly lower caries prevalence (prevalence ratio [PR] = 0.77; 95% confidence interval = 0.63, 0.94; P = .01). Children from households with low or very low food security had significantly higher caries prevalence (PR = 2.00 and PR = 1.70, respectively) than did children living in fully food-secure households. Caries prevalence did not differ among children from fully and marginally food-secure households (P = .17). Food insecurity did not appear to mediate the SES–caries relationship. Conclusions Interventions and policies to ensure food security may help address the US pediatric caries epidemic.

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Socioeconomic Status, Food Security, and Dental Caries in US Children: Mediation Analyses of Data From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2008

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“…Providing individuals with more opportunities to learn about fruit and vegetables has the ability to improve their consumption. These practices can be integrated into family life practices if the intervention group identifies more value, importance, and relevance of the fruit and vegetable Information (Gerstein et al 2010). In this study the consumption improved by 81% (9% to 91%) within the school and 33% (60% to 93%).…”

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School Gardening of Indigenous Vegetable as a Way of Improving Key Micro Nutrient Outcomes of Adolescents in Western Kenya

Sigilai¹,

Okeyo²,

Sigot³

2019

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Introduction Malnutrition affects human health, resources, well-being, and similarly leads to substantial reduction of national and regional economic sW capacity, increase in school absenteeism and huge healthcare expenses (World Bank, 2006). WHO (2003) and FAO (2003), set the minimum vegetable and fruit intake per person per day at 400 grams. However, according to FAO food balance sheets, Kenya does not produce enough vegetable and fruits for her population despite having a suitable environment, only about 280 grams per capita per day of fruits and vegetables are available for human consumption (FAO, 2009). On average, the levels of iron, calcium, and vitamins contained in 100g of fresh indigenous vegetables is enough to provide 100 % of each nutrient required daily and 40 % of proteins (Abukutsa, 2010 and Herforth, 2010). Despite the potential of indigenous vegetables to address micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition, production and consumption is still low. School-based garden interventions studies have shown improved, knowledge, attitude and intake of healthy food choices, but with most programs have targeting preschool children and lower primary school going children, the secondary school students are left out missing on the benefits likely to be achieved by this intervention (Hutchinson et al., 2015). 1.1. Overview of School Gardening and Nutrition Benefits of Indigenous Vegetables School garden programs refer to the kind of community gardens operated in the school setting with the aim of promoting social networks, relationships, and connectedness among students. Studies have indicated that an experience with nature improves students' cognitive levels; attention, performance and creates environmental awareness ((Mårtensson et al., 2009) and (Collado et al., 2013). The benefits linked with high intake of vegetables and fruits are improved health and minimized risk of noncommunicable disease for all ages in the society (Heim, Stang & Ireland, 2009). A study conducted in Kiambu, Kenya investigating the mineral and nutrition content of indigenous vegetables showed that they contain significant amounts of protein, sodium, iron and potassium and thus can reduce micronutrient and other nutrition deficiencies (Dushimama et al,

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“…(2010) [15] and Westergren (2012) [16] who attributed their success of nutrition interventions to the participants' satisfaction and perceived emotional safety during the program. Program that leads to good satisfaction in participants is generally promising as they are most probably interested and have high motivation to learn.…”

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Nutrition Module Intervention to Improve Nutrition Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Trainers for Persons with Disabilities in Rehabilitation Centers in Malaysia

Harith¹,

Rostenberghe²,

ST³

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Using Learner-centered Education to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Intake in California WIC Participants

Cited by 16 publications

References 6 publications

Socioeconomic Status, Food Security, and Dental Caries in US Children: Mediation Analyses of Data From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2008

Socioeconomic Status, Food Security, and Dental Caries in US Children: Mediation Analyses of Data From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2008

School Gardening of Indigenous Vegetable as a Way of Improving Key Micro Nutrient Outcomes of Adolescents in Western Kenya

Nutrition Module Intervention to Improve Nutrition Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Trainers for Persons with Disabilities in Rehabilitation Centers in Malaysia

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