Nutrition Education for Weight Control Programs for Children 6-12 Years Old.
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
21-4-2008 10:00 AM
End Date
21-4-2008 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Family Consumer Science
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Susan Fredstrom
Mentor's Department
Family Consumer Science
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
Our objective is to study the effectiveness of nutrition education in children 6-12 years old who are obese, overweight or seeking nutritional advice in a group setting. Nutrition education was provided in two community groups: Shapedown program of New Ulm and Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc of Mankato. Study participants completed a survey of nutrition knowledge and a 24-hour diet record at the beginning and end of nutrition lessons. The lessons were taught once a week for ten weeks. Lessons included learning about the food guide pyramid, nutrition labels, portion sizes, healthy snacks, soda substitutes and restaurant eating. We have compared the pre and post surveys of one group and found the children's nutritional knowledge improved after ten weeks of nutrition lessons. However, these children need parental support to help encourage healthy eating habits.
Nutrition Education for Weight Control Programs for Children 6-12 Years Old.
CSU Ballroom
Our objective is to study the effectiveness of nutrition education in children 6-12 years old who are obese, overweight or seeking nutritional advice in a group setting. Nutrition education was provided in two community groups: Shapedown program of New Ulm and Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc of Mankato. Study participants completed a survey of nutrition knowledge and a 24-hour diet record at the beginning and end of nutrition lessons. The lessons were taught once a week for ten weeks. Lessons included learning about the food guide pyramid, nutrition labels, portion sizes, healthy snacks, soda substitutes and restaurant eating. We have compared the pre and post surveys of one group and found the children's nutritional knowledge improved after ten weeks of nutrition lessons. However, these children need parental support to help encourage healthy eating habits.
Recommended Citation
Stueven, Heather and Brenna Waack. "Nutrition Education for Weight Control Programs for Children 6-12 Years Old.." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 21, 2008.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2008/poster-session-A/3
