Fun with Foodella: A Pilot Study for Determining the Efficacy of a 2nd Grade Nutrition and Physical Activity Curriculum

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-2012

Keywords

Foodella, childhood obesity, nutrition, physical activity, obesity prevention

Abstract

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.

Publication Title

Journal of Extension

Volume

50

Issue

4

Publisher

Extension Journal, Inc.

Rights

Copyright © 2012 Journal of Extension

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