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Food literacy interventions in elementary schools: A systematic scoping review
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Kelly, RK and Nash, R, Food literacy interventions in elementary schools: A systematic scoping review, Journal of School Health ISSN 0022-4391 (In Press) [Refereed Article]
Abstract
Objectives:Childhood is a critical period for developing healthy behaviors and attitudes towards food. There is a growing interest in school-based interventions that aim to improve food literacy. Therefore, the present systematic scoping review aimed to characterize food literacy interventions in elementary schools.
Methods: Databases (PubMed, Web of Science and EBSCO) were searched for food literacy interventions in elementary schools (students aged 4-12 years). Studies were assessed according to design, duration, theoretical underpinning and ascertainment of food literacy outcome(s). Interventions were assessed according to functional, interactive or critical food literacy competencies.
Results: After exclusions, 115 studies were eligible for review, including 104 original interventions. Interventions ranged from 45 minutes to 4 years. Social Cognitive Theory was the most frequently used underpinning theory and interventions included; classroom lessons, games, school gardens, food preparation and cooking classes. Most studies measured food literacy outcomes quantitatively (97%, n 112). All studies addressed functional literacy (n 115), while 77% (n 89) addressed interactive food literacy, only 28% (n 32) addressed critical food literacy.
Conclusions: In this first international review of food literacy programs in elementary schools we found great heterogeneity in study and intervention characteristics. Most interventions addressed functional and interactive food literacy; whereas critical food literacy requires further research.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | food literacy, elementary, school, scoping review |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Public health |
Research Field: | Community child health |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Provision of health and support services |
Objective Field: | Community health care |
UTAS Author: | Kelly, RK (Ms Rebecca Kelly) |
UTAS Author: | Nash, R (Dr Rosie Nash) |
ID Code: | 142878 |
Year Published: | In Press |
Deposited By: | Medicine |
Deposited On: | 2021-02-13 |
Last Modified: | 2021-02-15 |
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