Abstract
Experiences with food preferences begin in infancy and continue to develop on children transition to solid food. Children’s food preferences are influenced by availability and familiarity with foods as well as parental modeling and health related picture books. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether picture-books regarding healthy lifestyle can influence children’s eating preferences. A questionnaire related to the use of picture-books at home and lifestyle habits was distributed to all parents. Picture-books were provided to all parents. At the same time children were allocated in two groups: the intervention group, which took part in further activities (cooking), and to a comparison group. Interviews were addressed to the parents after the program. The ethical concern included confidentiality assurance and the choice to withdraw. Findings revealed that the daily reading of books about food was increased in both groups. Most of the families of the intervention group reduced fast food and sweet consumption and increased outdoor activities. Implications on the influence of books and additional activities on promoting child attitudes on healthy food will be discussed.
 
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Highlights
Twenty-five children were included in the comparison group and 25 children in the intervention group and the questionnaires were answered by 50 parents
As far as the nutrition habits are concerned, chi squared test showed that the intervention group changed their attitude towards healthy foods, and this can be observed through the following charts (Figure 1 & 2)
The results show that nutritional education is crucial for the adaptation of healthy food habits by preschoolers, conclusion that derives from the positive impact of the picture books for the intervention group
Summary
The aim of the study was to evaluate whether picture-books regarding healthy lifestyle can influence children’s eating preferences. The main aim of the current study was to evaluate whether picture books regarding healthy lifestyle can influence children’s eating preferences and willingness for physical activities
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