A Garden Pilot Project Enhances Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Children
A Garden Pilot Project Enhances Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Children
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10.1016/j.jada.2009.04.009
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发表时间：
2009-07-01
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Ireland, Marjorie
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作者：
Heim, Stephanie;Stang, Jamie;Ireland, Marjorie
儿童的水果和蔬菜摄入量不足。以花园为基础的营养教育计划可能会提供一个增加儿童水果和蔬菜摄入量的策略。一个为期12周的试点干预措施，旨在促进水果和蔬菜的摄入量之间的4日至6日年级的儿童（n=93）参加基督教青年会夏令营。孩子们每周参加两次以花园为基础的活动。每周的教育活动包括水果和蔬菜口味测试、准备水果和蔬菜点心以及向父母发送家庭通讯。试点干预措施进行了评估，使用前和后的调查，以确定参与者的满意度和该计划的短期影响。过程评价侧重于程序的满意度，而短期影响评价评估水果和蔬菜的曝光，偏好，自我效能，询问行为，和水果和蔬菜在家里的可用性。使用McNemar检验（二分变量）和Wilcoxon符号秩检验（量表/连续变量）比较基线至随访的影响评价数据。儿童报告说，他们对干预活动感到很高兴。大多数儿童（97.8%）喜欢品尝水果和蔬菜。孩子们还喜欢准备水果和蔬菜零食（93.4%），在花园里工作（95.6%）和学习水果和蔬菜（91.3%）。影响数据表明，干预导致了水果和蔬菜的数量增加（P < 0.001），蔬菜偏好（P < 0.001），以及在家里询问水果和蔬菜的行为（P < 0.002）。以花园为基础的营养教育计划可以增加水果和蔬菜的暴露，并通过体验式学习活动改善水果和蔬菜摄入量的预测因素。参与“从种子到餐桌”的饮食体验可能有助于促进年轻人的健康饮食行为。食品和营养专业人员应该考虑以花园为基础的营养教育计划，通过有趣的实践活动将儿童与健康食品联系起来。美国饮食协会杂志2009;109：1220-1226。
Fruit and vegetable intake among children is inadequate. Garden-based nutrition education programs may offer a strategy for increasing fruit and vegetable intake in children. A 12-week pilot intervention was designed to promote fruit and vegetable intake among 4th to 6th grade children (n=93) attending a YMCA summer camp. Children participated in garden-based activities twice per week. Weekly educational activities included fruit and vegetable taste tests, preparation of fruit and vegetable snacks, and family newsletters sent home to parents. The pilot intervention was evaluated using a pre and post survey to determine participant satisfaction and the short-term impacts of the program. The process evaluation focused on program satisfaction, whereas the short-term impact evaluation assessed fruit and vegetable exposure, preference, self-efficacy, asking behavior, and availability of fruits and vegetables in the home. Data from the impact evaluation were compared from baseline to follow-up using McNemar's test (dichotomous variables) and Wilcoxon signed rank test (scales/continuous variables). Children reported high levels of enjoyment in the intervention activities. Most children (97.8%) enjoyed taste-testing fruits and vegetables. Children also liked preparing fruit and vegetable snacks (93.4%), working in their garden (95.6%), and learning about fruits and vegetables (91.3%). Impact data suggest that the intervention led to an increase in the number of fruits and vegetables ever eaten (P < 0.001), vegetable preferences (P < 0.001), and fruit and vegetable asking behavior at home (P < 0.002). Garden-based nutrition education programs can increase fruit and vegetable exposure and improve predictors of fruit and vegetable intake through experiential learning activities. Participation in the "seed to table" experience of eating may help promote healthful eating behaviors among youth. Food and nutrition professionals should consider garden-based nutrition education programs that connect children with healthful foods through fun, hands-on activities. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009;109:1220-1226.