Nutriquest: a fun way to reinforce nutrition knowledge

Area of Science:

• Educational strategies
• Nutrition science
• Game-based learning

Background:

• Traditional learning methods may not always engage students effectively.
• Interactive and dynamic educational tools can improve knowledge retention.
• Nutrition education requires reinforcement of theoretical concepts and practical application.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a novel nutrition review board game.
• To evaluate the use of the game as an educational strategy.
• To reinforce theoretical nutrition concepts and dietary management principles.

Main Methods:

• Creation of a board game named NUTRIQUEST.
• Implementation of the game in an educational setting.
• Assessment of student engagement and learning reinforcement.

Main Results:

• The game, NUTRIQUEST, was successfully created and utilized.
• The board game served as a tool for reinforcing nutrition knowledge.
• Students engaged with the game to review theoretical concepts.

Conclusions:

• Gaming is a viable and stimulating educational strategy.
• NUTRIQUEST effectively reinforces nutrition concepts and dietary management.
• Interactive game-based learning enhances student understanding in nutrition.