Hatice Başkale1, Zuhal Bahar. 1. Dokuz Eylul University, School of Nursing, Inciralti, Izmir, Turkey. hakkgul@gmail.com
Abstract
PURPOSE: To develop nutrition education for preschool children based on Piaget's theory and to examine the effects of this education on children's nutritional knowledge, nutritional behaviors, and anthropometric measurements. DESIGN AND METHODS: Pre- and postexperimental design. In experimental schools nutrition education was given. Children's nutritional knowledge, food consumption frequencies, and anthropometric measurements were evaluated. RESULTS: The experimental group's nutritional knowledge scores increased and the group's food preferences positively changed. No significant difference was observed between the experimental and control groups' anthropometric measurements. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The nutrition education program used in this study may guide nurses in preparing education for preschoolers. The participation of families is recommended in their children's nutrition program.
PURPOSE: To develop nutrition education for preschool children based on Piaget's theory and to examine the effects of this education on children's nutritional knowledge, nutritional behaviors, and anthropometric measurements. DESIGN AND METHODS: Pre- and postexperimental design. In experimental schools nutrition education was given. Children's nutritional knowledge, food consumption frequencies, and anthropometric measurements were evaluated. RESULTS: The experimental group's nutritional knowledge scores increased and the group's food preferences positively changed. No significant difference was observed between the experimental and control groups' anthropometric measurements. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The nutrition education program used in this study may guide nurses in preparing education for preschoolers. The participation of families is recommended in their children's nutrition program.
Authors: Rebecca K Hodder; Kate M O'Brien; Fiona G Stacey; Flora Tzelepis; Rebecca J Wyse; Kate M Bartlem; Rachel Sutherland; Erica L James; Courtney Barnes; Luke Wolfenden Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Date: 2019-11-07
Authors: Rebecca K Hodder; Fiona G Stacey; Kate M O'Brien; Rebecca J Wyse; Tara Clinton-McHarg; Flora Tzelepis; Erica L James; Kate M Bartlem; Nicole K Nathan; Rachel Sutherland; Emma Robson; Sze Lin Yoong; Luke Wolfenden Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Date: 2018-01-25
Authors: Susan L Johnson; Sarah M Ryan; Miranda Kroehl; Kameron J Moding; Richard E Boles; Laura L Bellows Journal: Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act Date: 2019-06-03 Impact factor: 6.457
Authors: Rebecca K Hodder; Kate M O'Brien; Fiona G Stacey; Rebecca J Wyse; Tara Clinton-McHarg; Flora Tzelepis; Erica L James; Kate M Bartlem; Nicole K Nathan; Rachel Sutherland; Emma Robson; Sze Lin Yoong; Luke Wolfenden Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Date: 2018-05-17