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Published on: September 18, 2018
Evaluation of a nutrient guide as an educational tool
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|July 1, 1983
Summary
A nutrient guide effectively taught nutrition and food selection to parents via mailed messages. Participants found the guide useful, leading to reported dietary changes, regardless of education or prior knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Education
- Public Health
- Dietary Behavior Change
Background:
- Effective nutrition education tools are crucial for promoting healthy food selection.
- Parental involvement significantly impacts family dietary habits.
- Assessing novel educational resources is vital for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of a nutrient guide as an educational tool for nutrition and food selection.
- To assess the impact of a nutrition education program based on a nutrient guide on parental dietary habits.
Main Methods:
- A nutrition education program utilizing a mailed nutrient guide was implemented.
- Data collected from 92 mothers and 55 fathers through post-tests.
- Analysis included participant feedback on guide usability and reported dietary modifications.
Main Results:
- The nutrient guide was perceived as understandable and useful by responding parents.
- Participants reported significant positive changes in their dietary intake post-program.
- Educational background and prior nutrition knowledge did not influence guide usage or outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The nutrient guide demonstrates potential as an effective tool for nutrition education.
- Mail-based nutrition programs using such guides can facilitate dietary behavior change in parents.
- The accessibility of the guide suggests broad applicability across diverse educational backgrounds.
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