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Improving Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Elementary School Students: A Systematic Review of Interventions
ISSN: 1929 - 4247
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Improving Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Elementary School Students: A Systematic Review of Interventions
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ICC-0702
Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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IAA.ZONE/1929101134247
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Abstract
Introduction: Less than 15% of the 4 to 8-year old children consume the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables (FV). Early years of life play an important role in establishing healthy eating habits. School is an appropriate setting for healthy eating habits interventions. The purpose of this systematic review is evaluation of school-based interventions to improve FV consumption in elementary school students. Methods: In this systematic review, we performed a search in several databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), Science Direct and Google Scholar. Studies published between January 2005 and December 2012 were included. In examining the studies, we focused on design, strategies and outcomes of the interventions. Results: Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria. Interventions in these three classifications (gardening and education, educational programs and providing FV) have posi...
