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    Potential in-class strategies to increase children’s vegetable consumption

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    Authors
    Sharp, Gemma
    Pettigrew, Simone
    Wright, S.
    Pratt, Steve
    Blane, S.
    Biagioni, Nicole
    Date
    2017
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Sharp, G. and Pettigrew, S. and Wright, S. and Pratt, S. and Blane, S. and Biagioni, N. 2017. Potential in-class strategies to increase children’s vegetable consumption. Public Health Nutrition. 20 (8): pp. 1491-1499.
    Source Title
    Public Health Nutrition
    DOI
    10.1017/S136898001700012X
    ISSN
    1368-9800
    School
    School of Psychology and Speech Pathology
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    This article has been published in a revised form in Public Health Nutrition http://doi.org/10.1017/S136898001700012X. This version is free to view and download for private research and study only. Not for re-distribution, re-sale or use in derivative works

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/50528
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Objective: The Crunch&Sip programme is a school-based nutrition initiative designed to increase the fruit, vegetable and water intakes of primary-school children. In recognition of the notable deficits in children’s vegetable consumption, the present study explored the receptivity of school staff to a realignment of the Crunch&Sip programme to feature a primary focus on vegetable consumption. This involved investigating school staff members’ perceptions of relevant barriers, motivators and facilitators. Design: A multi-method approach was adopted that involved four focus groups and a survey (administered in paper and online formats) containing a mixture of open- and closed-ended items. Setting: Western Australia. Subjects: Staff from Western Australian schools participated in the focus groups (n 37) and survey (n 620). Results: School staff were strongly supportive of modifying the Crunch&Sip programme to focus primarily on children’s vegetable consumption and this was generally considered to be a feasible change to implement. Possible barriers identified included children’s taste preferences and a perceived lack of parental support. Suggested strategies to overcome these barriers were education sessions for parents and children, teachers modelling vegetable consumption for their students and integrating vegetable-related topics into the school curriculum. Conclusions: School staff are likely to support the introduction of school-based nutrition programmes that specifically encourage the consumption of vegetables. Potential barriers may be overcome through strategies to engage parents and children.

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