Youth Understanding MyPlate Improves Behaviors of Elementary School Students

Coker, Cora; Shelnutt, Karla P.; Headrick, Lauren; Sari, Heni Puspita; Hart, Christina

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2016.04.063

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“…These studies had small sample sizes or high dropout rates. A small study conducted in the U.S. involving children in grades 2–5 showed significant improvements in healthy food choices such as fruits and vegetables compared to the baseline [ 29 ]. Another study found no significant differences in food choices between the experimental and control groups, with the exception of increased vegetable and dairy product intake in the intervention group [ 30 ].…”

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“Nutripiatto”: A tool for nutritional education. A survey to assess dietary habits in preschool children

Lattanzi

Rosa²,

Spiezia³

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Childhood obesity is a global public health concern linked to metabolic and psychological comorbidities. There is growing evidence that children’s lifestyle habits are shifting towards obesity, with dire consequences for their future well-being and healthcare costs. In this interventional study, we enrolled 115 children aged between 4–5 years (53% females and 47% males) and carried out nutrition education interventions to improve their dietary habits. We introduced “Nutripiatto”, a visual plate icon and easy guide, which was used by the children during the study. We investigated the children’s dietary habits using a Food Frequency Questionnaire at the beginning and end of the study, after one month of using “Nutripiatto”. The results showed that the children significantly increased the portion sizes and frequency of vegetable consumption (P<0.001) and reduced the consumption of several junk foods such as French fries and crisps (P<0.001), reaching the recommended dietary allowances and frequency of consumption. Daily consumption of water also significantly increased, reaching the suggested amount of six glasses per day. Based on these results, “Nutripiatto” can be considered an effective visual guide and helpful tool to achieve small changes and empower families to make healthier food choices. It can also be considered an effective educational tool for nutritionists and healthcare professionals to improve children’s dietary behavior.

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confidence: 99%

“Nutripiatto”: A tool for nutritional education. A survey to assess dietary habits in preschool children

Lattanzi

Rosa²,

Spiezia³

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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“…Schools with greater than 75% of students enrolled in the free or reduced-price lunch program are eligible for Brighter Bites. The nutrition education provided by the Brighter Bites team includes the teacher-led, evidence-based Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) program ( 15 ) in schools in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Texas; and the District of Columbia; the Youth Understanding MyPlate (YUM) program ( 16 ) in schools in Southwest Florida; and parent education via bilingual (English and Spanish) nutrition handbooks and recipe cards. In each school year of implementation, quantitative data are collected by using a cross-sectional survey of Brighter Bites staff members, parents, and teachers.…”

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Food Insecurity and Health-Related Concerns Among Elementary Schoolteachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Parthasarathy

Zhang

et al. 2022

Prev. Chronic Dis.

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Introduction US school systems underwent major upheaval, including closures, implementation of virtual and/or hybrid learning, and stringent infection mitigation protocols, during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to examine the association between food insecurity and perceived health, perceived stress, and social determinants of health concerns among elementary schoolteachers serving predominantly low-income children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization that weekly distributes fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition education materials to more than 300 schools serving racial and ethnic minority populations with low income, conducts annual surveys of participating teachers to help determine subsequent efforts to support schools and families during the school year. We analyzed self-reported data collected electronically by the Brighter Bites teachers survey in 76 elementary schools during summer 2020. We used generalized linear mixed models to measure the association between food insecurity and health-related concerns. Results Of 862 teachers who responded to the survey, 685 answered the 2 questions about food insecurity status; of these, 199 (29.1%) reported experiencing food insecurity. Food insecurity was positively associated with poor perceived general health, greater perceived stress, concerns about various social determinants of health, and changes in fruit and vegetable consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion Our study demonstrated the high prevalence of food insecurity and highlights its associated factors among elementary schoolteachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It calls attention to the high correlation of various concerns among elementary schoolteachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further intervention and policy efforts are needed to relieve food insecurity–related concerns and enhance well-being among teachers.

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“…The children reported an increase in intake of fruits and vegetables, grains, low-fat/fat-free dairy, healthy snacks, eating breakfast, and physical activity, compared to baseline. 52 …”

Section: Population Health Initiativesmentioning

confidence: 99%