ERIC Number: EJ1277313
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jan
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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Evaluation of the Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness 3rd- to 6th-Grade Curriculum--Changes in Obesity-Related Behaviors
Wolfe, Wendy S.; Dollahite, Jamie
Journal of School Health, v91 n1 p9-18 Jan 2021
Background: "Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness" (CHFFF) is aimed at 3rd to 6th graders, and uses experiential learning, food preparation, active games, goal setting, and a family newsletter to target behaviors shown to decrease childhood obesity and chronic disease risk. This study aimed to evaluate CHFFF as intended in low-income settings. Methods: A quasi-experimental design with delayed intervention was used. CHFFF participants in 27 after-school and 28 in-school groups in 5 New York counties in 2014 to 2015 completed a self-report survey at initial enrollment, after a no-intervention control period, and after receiving CHFFF. Statistical analyses were based on 561 3rd to 6th graders who completed all 3 surveys and participated in at least 4 of the 6 lessons. Results: Compared to their control period, after receiving CHFFF, youth significantly improved in the following multi-item dietary scores--overall dietary intake (p < 0.001), vegetable intake (p < 0.001), fruit intake (p < 0.01), soda/fast food intake (p < 0.05) and intent to consume soda/fast food (p < 0.001). Youth also reported reading Nutrition Facts labels and sharing about healthy eating with their family more often (both p < 0.001), and greater likelihood of having tried a new food (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Results provide evidence for the effectiveness of this curriculum in improving self-reported child diet and related behaviors.
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Health Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Curriculum, Curriculum Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Health Behavior, Behavior Change, Food, Cooking Instruction, Games, Goal Orientation, Obesity, Chronic Illness, Risk, Scores, Eating Habits, Nutrition Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA)
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Identifiers - Location: New York
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