Fruit In School Children Research Articles

Faktor Determinan Konsumsi Sayur Dan Buah Pada Anak SDN 01 Hajimena, Lampung Selatan Tahun 2023

Background: Fruit and vegetable have advantages as a source of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals which play an important role in growth and disease prevention. Low vegetable and fruit intake in children is associated with a risk of health problems in adulthood. Purpose: To determine the relationship of knowledge, availability, and preferences with the consumption of vegetables and fruit in elementary school children. Methods: The research location is SDN 01 Hajimena, Natar District, South Lampung. There were 66 students who participated in this study. Participants were grade 5 and 6 students who were taken by systematic random sampling of 199 students. The design of this study was cross-sectional, when data collection was conducted in May 2023. Data analysis used the Chi-Squared test. Result: The results showed that the consumption of vegetables and fruit for school children was low. The average consumption of vegetables is 159 grams/day while fruit consumption is 102 grams/day. Conclusion: Knowledge, availability, preferences of vegetables and fruit correlated with vegetable and fruit consumption (p<0.05).

The Effect of Education Through Power Point Media and Infographic Media on Knowledge, Attitude and Action Improvement on Vegetables and Fruits In School Children at Elementary School Sidosermo 1 Surabaya

Food is needed by all age groups, including school-age children for the process of growth and development. The results of the 2018 East Java Province Riskesdas showed that the percentage of the age group ≥ 5 years was lacking in vegetable and fruit consumption, namely 93.9%. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education through power point media and infographic media about vegetables and fruit for school children at SDN Sidosermo 1 Surabaya. The type of research used is Quasi Experimental with the type of One-Group Pretest Posttest Design. Data collection is done by questionnaire. The number of research samples was 40 people. Statistical test using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Based on the results of the study, it was obtained that the value of p = 0.00, namely p <a 0.05, which indicates that there is an effect before and after being given education through power point media and infographic media on increasing knowledge, attitudes and actions about vegetables and fruit in class school children 5 at SDN Sidosermo 1 Surabaya.

KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN TOWARDS VEGETABLE AND FRUIT CONSUMPTION AT SD NEGERI 9 PEKANBARU

There are more cases of malnutrition than other cases, such as stunted growth of children and loss of vitamins and minerals. Lack of consumption of vegetables and fruit causes children to be susceptible to malnutrition. The novelty of this study is because it examines the knowledge and attitudes of school-age children towards vegetable and fruit consumption at SD Negeri 9 pekanbaru The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards vegetable consumption in school-age children. This research is a quantitative type of research using cross sectional method which was conducted in July 2015 to determine the knowledge and attitude scores. This research was conducted at the State Elementary School 9 Pekanbaru in a school environment where school children are easier to lack nutrients such as vitamins and minerals during their growth period. Of the 88 respondents studied, there is a significant relationship between knowledge of consumption of vegetables and fruit indicated by a P Value of 0.008 0.05 (OR: 4.667. CI: 1.570 – 13.874). For attitudes, there is a relationship between attitudes towards consumption of vegetables and fruit in school children. P value 0.004 0.05 (OR : 6.500, CI : 2.049 – 20.619) From the results of this study, consumption of vegetables and fruit in children is still lacking. Consumption of vegetables and fruit can be increased through the role of parents and teachers in schools so as to reduce the problem of malnutrition. In addition, facilities and infrastructure in schools can also support children to be able to consume enough vegetables and fruit every day.Keywords: Knowledge and attitudes of school-age children; consumption of vegetables and fruit for school-age children.

Strategies to increase primary school children's fruit and vegetable intake during 10AM snack time

In this observational study, children's fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption during the 10AM school break was assessed for two promising strategies: a 5-day-a-week F&V policy and free provision of F&V presented in an attractive fruit bowl. Schools without a school food policy served as reference group. A secondary aim was to explore the feasibility of the two strategies. A total of 569 children aged 6–9 years participated. Children's F&V consumption at school was assessed on two different week days via observations and weighing snack portions. Parents completed an online-questionnaire on their perceptions and experiences with the two strategies. Main outcomes were the proportion of children and frequency of eating F&V, and children's F&V portion sizes. Data were analysed via ANOVA and Chi-Square (p < 0.05). Average F&V consumption differed significantly between the three situations (p < 0.001): 250 g in the fruit bowl situation, 130 g in the 5-day-policy situation and 60 g in the no-policy situation. The proportion of children eating F&V was high for the 5-day-policy (97–98%) and fruit bowl situation (87–97%), whereas this was substantially lower (50–60%; p < 0.001) in the no-policy situation. The majority of parents considered both strategies as feasible. A 5-day-a-week F&V policy seems an effective, feasible and structural strategy to support children's fruit and vegetable consumption at school. The fruit bowl strategy with an additional eating moment may enhance children's intake even further, although additional requirements are needed for structural implementation at school.

Socioeconomic and sociodemographic determinants associated with fruit and vegetable consumption among mothers and homes of schoolchildren in Jalisco

Introduction: increasing fruit and vegetable consumption is a priority. It has been prioritized as a fundamental objective of public policies worldwide. Given that such consumption in schoolchildren in Jalisco (Mexico) is below the dietary recommendations it is crucial to identify the determinants that influence this consumption to promote the development of contextualized actions that improve it. Objective: to identify the socioeconomic and sociodemographic determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption among mothers and households of schoolchildren in Jalisco, Mexico. Method: an analytical, cross-sectional study carried out during the first quarter of 2020. A validated food consumption frequency and a questionnaire on sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors were used for its development. Results: a lower educational level of the mothers of schoolchildren was associated with a lower consumption of vegetables by schoolchildren. In turn, a lower household income level was associated with a lower consumption of fruits in schoolchildren. Conclusions: a low educational level of mothers and a low household income were determinants associated with fruit and vegetable consumption in schoolchildren. However, there were differences in the determinants for fruits and vegetables. It is essential to consider these factors and their differences in order to plan actions that contribute to improving fruit and vegetable intake in the school population.

Preferences (Attitudes and Preferences of Vegetables) of School Children Reviewed from knowledge

However, in reality there are not many children who want to consume vegetables and fruits. The low consumption of vegetables and fruit in school children is due to multifactor. This study aims to determine the relationship of knowledge with preference (attitudes and preferences of vegetables). The design of the observational study using a cross sectional design.The population in this study were all children found in Yayasan Eleos Sukodadi Village, Wagir Sub-District, Malang Regency, with 57 children, with total sampling. The instrument uses 3 questionnaires with a total of 34 questions. Analysis of data to determine the relationship between preference knowledge (preferences and attitudes) of vegetables and fruit using rank spearman test.The results of the study show that most school children have sufficient knowledge (63,2%) and half of the respondents have good preferences (50.9%). The statistical test showed that there was no relationship between knowledge and vegetable preferences in school children

Reliability and Validity of Digital Imaging as a Measure of Schoolchildren's Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

BackgroundAs more and more interventions aim to increase schoolchildren's fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption, less resource-intensive yet valid alternatives to weighed plate waste (WPW) are needed for assessing dietary intake. ObjectivesWe aimed to test the reliability and validity of digital imaging (DI) and digital imaging with observation (DI+O) in assessing children's FV consumption during school lunch. DesignFV consumption (in grams) was assessed on lunch trays from third- to fifth-grade children over eight visits (31 to 68 trays collected per visit) to compare WPW with DI and DI+O. SettingTwo elementary schools (327 and 631 students enrolled, respectively). Main outcome measuresInterobserver reliability of DI. Validity of DI and DI+O compared against WPW. Statistical analysesReliability was assessed by percent agreement and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Validity was assessed by Pearson correlations, paired t tests, and Bland-Altman plots. ResultsReliability was acceptable for DI; percent agreement was 96% and the ICC was 0.92. FV consumption assessments by DI and WPW (n=159) were highly correlated (r=0.96; P<0.001). Mean FV consumption using DI (96.7 g) was within 1.0 g of WPW and not significantly different from WPW (P=0.56), and Bland-Altman limits of agreement for individual-tray FV consumption were –32.9 to 31.3 g. FV consumption assessments by DI+O and WPW were highly correlated (r=0.98; P<0.001). Mean FV consumption using DI+O (99.3 g) was within 1.0 g of WPW and not significantly different from WPW (P=0.38), and limits of agreement for individual-tray FV consumption were –25.0 to 26.8 g. ConclusionsDI was reliable for assessing children's FV consumption during school lunch. DI and DI+O were valid for assessing mean consumption but less precise for estimating individual-tray consumption. Valid estimations of mean FV consumption were achieved using DI without cafeteria observations, thereby reducing labor and time. Thus, DI is especially promising for assessing children's mean FV consumption during school lunch.

Elementary School Children's Fruit and Vegetable Selections in an Offer Versus Serve Environment

Describe and discuss children's fruit and vegetable selection in an ‘Offer versus Serve’ cafeteria environment at two VT schools.

The development of a valid measure of school children's fruit and vegetable consumption

As interventions aim to increase schoolchildren's fruit and vegetable (F/V) consumption, accurate dietary assessment methods not subject to self‐report errors are needed. We tested the validity of three methods in schoolchildren (grades 3–5). F/V consumption was assessed using direct observation (DO)(n=101), digital imaging (DI)(n=165), and digital imaging plus observation (DI+O)(n=167) over four days at two school sites and tested against weighed plate waste (WPW). Validity was tested using Pearson correlations, paired t‐tests, and Bland‐Altman plots. DO (r≥0.92), DI (r≥0.91), and DI+O (r≥0.95) were strongly correlated with WPW for consumption of fruits, vegetables, and F/V combined (p&lt;0.01). Pearson correlations for DI versus DI+O increased for lasagna, soup and whole fruit. Mean biases for total F/V consumption/tray did not differ from WPW when using DO (p=0.39), DI (p=0.56), or DI+O (p=0.38). DO underestimated mean fruit consumption/tray by 3.0 gm (p&lt;0.05), and DI+O overestimated mean vegetable consumption/tray by 2.8 gm (p&lt;0.05). Bland‐Altman limits of agreement for individual F/V consumption were within ~one oz for DO (−35.9 to 38.9 gm), DI (−31.3 to 32.9), and DI+O (−26.8 to 25.0). DO, DI, and DI+O were all valid for assessing mean consumption. DI may be especially promising for assessing mean consumption of fruits, vegetables and F/V combined as excluding observations reduces labor and time.Grant Funding Source: USDA ‐ Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station and the Bickford Scholar Research Fund

The development of a reliable and feasible measure of school children's fruit and vegetable consumption

Feasible and reliable measurements of fruit and vegetable (F/V) consumption are needed that are based on children's actual consumption and are not subject to errors of children's self‐report. Our objective was to test the feasibility and reliability of three methods of assessing children's F/V consumption during lunch in two elementary school cafeterias. F/V consumption was assessed by weighed plate waste (WPW), direct observation (DO), and digital imaging (DI) during a training simulation and over ten school days. Feasibility was tested by the ability to assess F/V consumption for a target sample of at least 30–40 lunch trays during each school day. Interobserver reliability (IOR) was tested for DO and DI based on percent agreement for individual F/V item consumption and intraclass correlations (ICC) for total portions consumed per tray. WPW, DO, and DI assessed 340, 219, and 277 lunch trays respectively. Thirty‐one to 68 lunch trays were assessed during each school day, but no F/V items were selected on 15.2% of all trays. The net trays assessed for F/V consumption met or exceeded the target samples on all except one day, where 22% of participants did not select a F/V item. Percent agreement for DO was 93% and the ICC was 0.51. DI percent agreement was 96% and the ICC was 0.92. All methods were feasible for assessing F/V consumption during school lunch, but DI was more reliable than DO.Grant Funding Source: USDA ‐ Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station and the Bickford Scholar Research Fund

A Cafeteria‐based Tasting Program Improved Elementary School Children's Fruit Preferences and Self‐Efficacy to Consume Fruits and Vegetables

This study examined the impact of a fruit and vegetable (FV) tasting program on 3rd and 5th grade children's preferences and psychosocial factors associated with FV intake. Four public schools in southeastern Louisiana participated. Two schools served as the intervention group where children were given a taste of 4 fruits or 4 vegetables on a rotating schedule for 8 weeks followed by two weeks of tasting 4 months post- intervention (follow-up). Two control schools received brightly colored posters which were posted in the cafeteria each week. A questionnaire administered at baseline, post-intervention, and after follow-up tastings assessed 38 FV preferences, self-efficacy, social norms, and outcome expectations for FV consumption. 161 children (52% 3rd graders) who tasted fruits at least 8 times and vegetables at least 20 times during the 10-week tasting program were included in the analysis. Children in the intervention group reported increased preferences from baseline to post-intervention (p=0.04) and follow-up (p=0.01) for apricots, avocados, cantaloupe, kiwi, mangos and papaya compared to the control group. Children's self efficacy to consume fruits and vegetables in the intervention group increased from baseline to follow-up (p=0.01). These findings suggest that a FV tasting program positively impacts fruit preferences and self-efficacy to consume FV. Funding: USDA Grant #2009-35200-05287

Effects of a comprehensive fruit- and vegetable-promoting school-based intervention in three European countries: the Pro Children Study

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of the Pro Children intervention on schoolchildren's fruit and vegetable (FV) intake after 1 and 2 years of follow-up. The intervention combined a FV curriculum with efforts to improve FV availability at schools and at home. Effects were examined in a group-randomised trial among 1,472 10-11-year-old children from sixty-two schools in Norway, the Netherlands and Spain. FV intake was assessed by means of validated self-administered questionnaires completed before the intervention (September 2003), immediately after the first year of the intervention (May 2004) and 1 year later (May 2005). Data were analysed using multilevel linear regression analyses with age and sex as covariates. Significant intervention effects for FV intake were found at first follow-up in the total sample. The adjusted FV intake reported by the children from intervention schools was 20 % higher than FV intake reported by children from control schools. At 1 year later, a significant impact was only observed in Norway. Positive intervention effects on FV intake occurred both at school and outside school. We conclude that the Pro Children intervention is a promising means to promote European schoolchildren's FV intakes, but mainly fruit intake, in the short term. As shown in Norway, where the intervention was best implemented, the intervention might also result in longer-term effects. Further strategies need to be developed that can improve implementation, have an impact on vegetable intake and can secure sustained effects.

Explaining school children's fruit and vegetable consumption: The contributions of availability, accessibility, exposure, parental consumption and habit in addition to psychosocial factors

We studied the contributions of parental fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption, availability and accessibility of F&V in the home, exposure to F&V, and habit, in addition to psychosocial factors, in explaining F&V consumption in 4-12-year-old children. Furthermore, we looked for effect modification by ethnicity and gender. Children's parents (n = 1739) completed a questionnaire assessing psychosocial and additional factors regarding their children's F&V consumption. Consumption was assessed by a food-frequency questionnaire. The model explained the children's F&V consumption better when the additional factors were included (R2 = .49 and R2 = .50 for fruit consumption, and R2 = .33 and R2 = .33 for vegetable consumption). Stepwise multi-level regression analyses revealed that habit was the most influential correlate of F&V consumption. It is concluded that nutrition education interventions aimed at stimulating F&V consumption among children should take into account that the consumption of fruit and that of vegetables are clearly different behaviors, with different influencing factors for boys and girls and children of native or non-native background. Furthermore, interventions to increase F&V consumption should include strategies aimed at making these behaviors habitual.

The Norwegian School Fruit Programme: evaluating paid vs. no-cost subscriptions

Background. This study reports the effect of providing Norwegian school children with free fruit or vegetables every school day and the effect of an existing fee-based School Fruit Programme. Methods. Seventh grade pupils and their parents completed questionnaires at baseline (autumn 2001) and at follow-up (spring 2002). Nine schools participated in the School Fruit Programme for free (Free fruit), nine schools took part at standard conditions (Paid fruit), and 20 schools did not take part in the subscription programme (No fruit). A total of 795 7th graders (11 or 12 years old at baseline) participated both at baseline and at follow-up. Results. At follow-up, pupils attending the Free fruit schools had significantly higher intake of fruit and vegetables at school than the pupils at the Paid fruit and No fruit schools ( P < 0.001, mean intakes were 1.1, 0.4 and 0.2 portions, respectively). Subscribers at the Paid fruit schools had significantly higher intake than the non-subscribers at the same schools. Conclusions. Providing a free piece of fruit or a vegetable is an effective strategy to increase school children's fruit and vegetable intake. The existing School Fruit Programme appears to increase the intake among the subscribers, but thereby also tends to increase an existing difference in consumption patterns among subscribers and non-subscribers.

Fruit: comparisons of consumption, attitudes, knowledge and preferences of primary school children in England and Germany

Primary school children's fruit consumption and attitudes, knowledge and preferences regarding fruit were investigated using interview techniques in schools in England (Nottinghamshire) and Germany (north east), and analysed on the bases of culture, sex and social class. Children from both countries had strong positive attitudes towards increasing fruit consumption and differed little in their ability to correctly identify five fruits (including tropical fruits). Fruit preferences also showed many similarities, with more than 95% of children from both Germany and England choosing apples as fruits they liked, followed closely by strawberries, oranges, pears, grapes and bananas. Fruit consumption by German children was, however, higher than English children both at breakfast and in school breaks. Strategies for increasing fruit consumption in English children are discussed in relation to the findings obtained.