School Food Environment
Impacts & IdeasResearch has shown that the school food environment can impact a child's dietary behaviors, and that changes to this environment can lead to improvements in healthier eating behaviors (1). Establishing a school garden as part of daily educational activity or after school clubs is one strategy that has become increasingly prevalent across the United States. School garden research interventions have shown that students can increase their knowledge, preferences, and consumption of fruits and vegetables through participation (2).
The presentation below investigates the potential impacts of school garden interventions on various nutrition related outcomes. Based on these findings from current research, school gardens have the potential to impact the learning environment and contribute to positive health behaviors in kids. By introducing children to healthy foods at a young age through hands-on garden education, an appreciation for these nutritious foods is cultivated. Ultimately, these efforts may lead to a healthier generation. Previously created by: Gina Lacagnina |
By: Gina Lacagnina
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In this video, I provide resources and examples of school and community garden lesson plans. I also discuss the meaningful connections that can be made from these lessons, such as improved eating habits, appreciation and connection to the environment, and improved attitudes toward learning.
By: Gina Lacagnina |
Above is a brief overview of The World Health Organization's stance on health promotion in the school environment in a youtube video. Also, examples are provided of the many ways school health promotion should be continued after elementary and high school years, even into college years as seen in the ASU Farmer's Market.
By Tory Pelot
By Tory Pelot
1. Briefel RR, Crepinsek MK, Cabili C, Wilson A, Gleason PM. School food environments and practices affect dietary behaviors of US public school children. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009;109(2 Suppl):S91–107. doi:10.1016/j.jada.2008.10.059.
2. Parmer S, Salisbury-Glennon J. School gardens: an experiential learning approach for a nutrition education program to increase fruit and vegetable knowledge, preference, and consumption among. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2009;41(3):212-217. 3. World Health Organization. 2013. http://www.who.int/school_youth_health/gshi/hps/en/ |