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The "5 a day" game: a nutritional intervention utilising innovative methodologies with primary school children.
- Source :
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International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition . Sep2015, Vol. 66 Issue 6, p713-717. 5p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The aim of this study was observing and improving children’s eating habits through an edutainment technological platform. A single-group education intervention was carried out in primary schools in Parma and Milano, Italy. A total of 76 children (32 females and 44 males, 8–10 years old) were involved in a 3-month nutritional program including lessons and educational videogames. Intakes of fruits, vegetables, juices and dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were measured using 3-day food diaries before and after the intervention. The daily total consumption of fruit and vegetables increased from 421.8 (320.3) to 484.3 (337.2) g/day (p = 0.016). Consequently, daily dietary TAC increased by 26%, rising from 1.4 (1.3) to 1.6 (1.3) mmol of Trolox equivalents (p = 0.006). The methods and, particularly, the use of technological tools proved to be effective in conducting an educational intervention in children aged 8–10 years old. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09637486
- Volume :
- 66
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 109441754
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/09637486.2015.1077793