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Exploring intervention components in association with changes in preschool children's vegetable intake: the BRA-study
Anne Lene Kristiansen1,2, Anne Himberg-Sundet3, Mona Bjelland3
1Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Science, Department of Sports, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies, University of South-Eastern Norway, PO Box 235, 3603, Kongsberg, Norway. anne.l.kristiansen@usn.no.
BMC Research Notes
|June 1, 2021
Summary
Kindergarten staff perceived intervention usefulness, but only posters showed a tendency to increase children's vegetable intake. Surprisingly, low perceived usefulness of supplementary materials correlated with the largest vegetable intake increase.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Child Development
Background:
- Childhood obesity is a growing concern.
- Dietary habits established in early childhood can persist throughout life.
- Kindergartens play a crucial role in shaping children's eating behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate kindergarten staff's perceptions of intervention components.
- To determine the association between perceived usefulness of intervention components and changes in children's vegetable intake.
- To assess the relationship between perceived usefulness and the quantity of vegetables served in kindergartens.
Main Methods:
- A paper-based questionnaire assessed staff perceptions of posters, supplementary materials, and an inspirational course.
- Children's vegetable intake was measured via direct observation.
- Vegetables served were quantified using a 5-day weighted vegetable diary.
Main Results:
- A tendency for posters to be associated with increased child vegetable intake was observed (P=0.062).
- A low perceived usefulness of supplementary material was surprisingly linked to the largest increase in child vegetable intake (P=0.020).
- No significant associations were found between perceived usefulness of intervention components and the amount of vegetables served.
Conclusions:
- Posters may have a positive impact on children's vegetable consumption.
- The perceived usefulness of intervention components does not consistently predict changes in vegetable intake or serving practices.
- Synergistic effects between intervention components might influence outcomes.
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