Farm-to-School: Implications for Child Nutrition

摘要: Farm-to-School (F2S) programs are gaining attention for many reasons, one of which is the recognition that they could positively influence trend increasing prevalence childhood overweight and obesity. Of F2S have been evaluated, most demonstrated increased selection or intake fruits vegetables by students following incorporation farm produce into school salad bars, meal selections, class-based education. With said, wide range activities part typical makes it difficult to pinpoint components greatest potential improve student’s health behaviors. Within field nutrition education, theory-based interventions target what we know be key underlying factors influencing behavior considered offer promise. Therefore, this paper explores how Vermont address constructs Social Cognitive Theory. The types found touch upon theoretical in Theory, leading conclusion great facilitate movement towards desired dietary changes. However, current approach, likelihood low a set any program addresses multiple theory systematic manner. Hence, more intentional inclusion diverse would likely beneficial. More research needed test these assertions.