ERIC Number: EJ1042576
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Aug
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Fun with Foodella: A Pilot Study for Determining the Efficacy of a 2nd Grade Nutrition and Physical Activity Curriculum
Winter, Elizabeth M.; Stluka, Suzanne; Wells, Karlys; Wey, Howard; Kemmer, Teresa M.
Journal of Extension, v50 n4 Article 4FEA5 Aug 2012
Fun with Foodella is a nutrition and physical activity workbook designed for elementary-aged youth. The objective was to determine if the Fun with Foodella program increased participant preference for fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and physical activity. Four intervention (53 students) and four control (68 students) schools participated. Significant results within the intervention group included a positive preference change for cucumbers, celery, pineapple, flavored milk, cheese, yogurt, and physical activity. This pilot Foodella program, coordinated by Extension professionals, demonstrates that promoting nutrition education, taste testing and physical activity in second graders results in positive change.
Descriptors: Extension Education, Youth Programs, Health Promotion, Grade 2, Nutrition Instruction, Physical Activity Level, Food, Eating Habits, Behavior Change, Attitude Change, Elementary School Students, Intervention, Child Health, Pretests Posttests, Student Surveys, Workbooks, Learning Activities, Statistical Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Control Groups, Experimental Groups
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 2; Primary Education; Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: US Department of Agriculture; Food and Nutrition Service (USDA)
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Identifiers - Location: South Dakota
Grant or Contract Numbers: SD00H249-08