Describes an educational/distributional campaign to increase use of soybeans by low-income Brazilian families. Initially, no families surveyed used soybeans but, after participating in a program on nutrition and soybeans, and free distribution of soybeans for one month, soybean usage by participants increased even when free soybeans were replaced…

Five short radio messages about complex carbohydrates in the diet were developed and broadcast during a 37-day campaign. Knowledge tests were administered before/during/after the campaign to 1,067 subjects (residents of a university town, rural residents, and university students). The scores of university residents and students increased, with no…

Evaluated a 16-week nutrition education program that combined a mass media campaign with provision of point-of-purchase materials in supermarkets. Small gains in nutrition knowledge were found, especially among those recalling exposure to the educational materials. Evidence of short-term increases in target food usage were also found. (Author/JN)

A five-month school nutrition education program was given to fifth, seventh, and tenth grade students. Evaluation by four methods showed encouraging signs of effectiveness at the fifth grade level. (Editor/JR)

A curriculum was designed to give preschool caregivers basic nutrition background through a programed self-instructional unit; incorporate nutrition education into existing parts of a typical preschool day; and provide learning activities designed to help preschoolers relate food/nutrients to health. Development of materials, caregivers'…

Evaluated the effectiveness of a point-of-choice nutrition information program that used a comprehensive set of communication functions in its design. Results indicate that point-of-choice information without direct tangible rewards can (to a moderate degree) modify food-selection behavior of cafeteria patrons. (JN)

Determined effectiveness of the Nutrition Education and Training (NET) program in three public elementary schools in upstate New York. Compared data from kindergarten through sixth-grade students (N=530), parents, and food service personnel to similar sample (N=627) in three non-NET schools. Changes in eating habits are discussed. (JM)