This study measured the influence of a nutrition program on third graders and a parent program concerning nutrition and school lunch. (SA)

Summarizes a study which used in-home interviews with children (N=1,431) and their mothers (N=812) to assess behavior, attitudes, and knowledge of K-6 students who were or were not exposed to a nutrition learning system. Concludes that in-school nutrition education positively influences children's food behavior. (DC)

Discusses the nutrition education program in Massachusetts schools, and the inservice teacher workshops for the training of elementary school teachers in nutrition education. (JR)

Presents a model for studying and developing school nutrition education programs and better understanding potential influences on children's current nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Focuses on three environments (home and family, school, community) and the change process as influenced by nutrition education programs. (Author/DC)

Emphasized as the shortcomings of nutrition education today, the need for a new goal orientation in nutrition education, evaluation and redesigning of school curricula in nutrition education, role perception of nutrition educators, the use of mass media, research in nutrition education, and financial support. (SA)

A five-month school nutrition education program was given to fifth, seventh, and tenth grade students. Evaluation by four methods showed encouraging signs of effectiveness at the fifth grade level. (Editor/JR)

Describes the development of an instrument for assessment of practical nutrition knowledge of high school senior girls. (Author/CS)

Discusses theories, research, and educational aspects relating to nutrition behavior, including psychosocial and cultural factors, nutrition knowledge, motivation in nutrition behavior, nutrition education and the public, education and situational factors, school nutrition education, evaluating nutrition education, and adoption and maintenance of…

This article describes a study of a nutrition education program using the school lunch program as a teaching resource involving 63 fourth-grade students. Results of a lunch survey and computer analysis of dietary intake indicates behavioral changes and increased comprehension of principles occur. (Author/SA)

Provides an outline of a 10-session, individualized nutrition/fitness course for junior high school students. Course topics include growth, body composition, exercise, energy, and nutrition. Through the use of worksheets, students assess their own anthropometric measurements, calculate energy expenditures, analyze diets, and compare dietary…

The importance of the teaching of nutrition to medical students is discussed. Outlines of medical school curriculum at Mt. Siani School of Medicine are presented. Includes positive and negative factors related to acceptance of nutrition in the Mt. Sinai curriculum and course syllabi of medicine and nutrition programs. (LK)

Reports a survey of New Jersey high schools to determine the status of nutrition education. Results suggest that teachers need new resources and ideas. (Author/SA)

Describes a teaching kit for use in the K-6 school cafeteria to teach about food and nutrition. The kit (consisting of a 56-page instruction booklet and 60 colorful nutrition cards) is meant to supplement nutrition education provided in the classroom by providing relevant food information at the point-of-purchase. (JN)

Describes a nutrition education program that, in addition to school-based activities for children in grades K-3, provided newsletters for parents, articles in local newspapers, food store displays, and a cable television program. Results of the program's evaluation are also reported and discussed. (JN)

Examines the main problems associated with teaching nutrition to medical students, and proposes solutions to remedy the present inadequacies in nutritional education in medical schools. (JR)