Evaluation of a computer-based nutrition education tool.

摘要: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of using a computer-based teaching tool (http://www.coolfoodplanet.org) for nutrition lifestyle education developed primary school children. DESIGN This was 2-week school-based intervention in third fourth grades. The study design multi-factorial with repeated measures knowledge, at three points time, dependent samples from control groups. Control schools (n=7) used 'traditional' materials (n=8) additionally educational tool. Qualitative information collected focus group discussions student teachers pupils, by observing lessons. SETTING/SUBJECTS Pupils aged 8-11 years (n=271) participating Vienna, Austria. RESULTS Nutrition knowledge increased significantly both schools, irrespective (P<0.001). significant effect maintained 3 months' follow-up. There no detectable difference post or follow-up between two In younger pupils (8-9 years) had better than older (10-11 (P=0.011). CONCLUSION increases possibilities education. If tool's weaknesses identified during formative evaluation are eliminated, it has potential to make learning about more enjoyable, exciting effective. is great importance considering that 'healthy' not necessarily topic easily attracts pupils' attention view long-term health benefits early effective