Measurements of the Built Environment for Nutrition and Physical Activity in Rural Low-Income Ethnic Communities in Kansas

Abstract

Outcome Measures and Analysis: Paired t-tests were used to measure changes in the total number of FV that (1) children have tried and (2) they ‘‘like a little’’/‘‘like a lot’’ from baseline to post-intervention. Results: Children reported an increased number of FV tried (mean increase 2.3, t1⁄45.88, p<0.001) and an increased number in the FV liked (mean increase 2.1, t1⁄43.45, p1⁄40.009) post-intervention. Families reported ‘‘trying new foods’’ as a program highlight and tastetesting was an important component in helping families eat more healthfully. Conclusions and Implications: This simple, low cost activity allowed children the opportunity to try new FV and increase FV exposure and intake. Educators and researchers are encouraged to consider this taste-testing activity to promote FV intake and support positive behavior change in children. Funding: NIH.