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Veggiecation: A Novel Approach to Improve Vegetable Consumption Among School-Aged Children

2014; Elsevier BV; Volume: 46; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.jneb.2013.12.004

1878-2620

Yeon Bai, Lisa Suriano, Shahla M. Wunderlich,

Behavioral Health and Interventions

Children's general preference for sweeter foods and aversion to bitter vegetables is explained partly by fear of new food and social and cultural influences. Reluctance to eat new foods is related to unfavorable facial expressions and is often learned from the child's family, social circle, and culture. 1 Dovey T.M. Staples P.A. Gibson E.L. Halford J.C.G. Food neophobia and "picky/fussy" eating in children: a review. Appetite. 2007; 50: 181-193 Crossref PubMed Scopus (700) Google Scholar Researchers report that the fruit and vegetable consumption of children 6–12 years of age is associated with the accessibility and availability. 2 Blanchette L. Brug J. Determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption among 6-12 year-old children and effective interventions to increase consumption. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2005; 18: 431-443 Crossref PubMed Scopus (367) Google Scholar School-based interventions that combine classroom curricula, parental, and nutrition service components show the greatest promise for fruit and vegetable promotion among children. 3 Wind M. Bovelijij K. De Bpirdeaidjiok O. Klepp L.I. Brug J. A qualitative exploration of determinants of fruits and vegetable intake among 10- and 11-year-old school children in the low countries. Ann Nutr Metab. 2005; 49: 228-235 Crossref PubMed Scopus (47) Google Scholar Because studies indicate children's preference to fruit over vegetables when offered simultaneously, 3 Wind M. Bovelijij K. De Bpirdeaidjiok O. Klepp L.I. Brug J. A qualitative exploration of determinants of fruits and vegetable intake among 10- and 11-year-old school children in the low countries. Ann Nutr Metab. 2005; 49: 228-235 Crossref PubMed Scopus (47) Google Scholar , 4 Kubik M.Y. Lytle L. Flkerson J.A. Fruits, vegetables, and football: findings from focus groups with alternative high school students regarding eating and physical activity. J Adolesc Health. 2005; 36: 494-500 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (69) Google Scholar designing an effective program to improve children's vegetable intake continues to be a challenge for nutrition educators. New strategies and approaches are needed to encourage a balanced diet and overcome barriers to vegetable intake.