The Power of Produce (PoP) Club is a farmers' market incentive program for children aged 5-12. The purpose of the summative evaluation described in this article was to determine the impact of the PoP Club on improving family and child behavior at a Minnesota farmers' market as well as child fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption. Results from a…

In this paper, we present data from an evaluation of the educational impact of a school breakfast program implemented in rural schools in Peru. The results showed positive effects on school attendance and dropout rates, and a differential effect of the breakfast program on multiple-grade and full-grade schools. Particularly in multiple-grade…

Examines formative, process, and intermediate outcome results of a school-based project linked to the National 5 A Day for Better Health campaign to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. Three elementary schools conducted the local campaign. Activity logs, redeemed coupons, and focus groups indicated that the project was implemented as planned…

Discusses an evaluation of teacher involvement in the "Nutrition at School" program in Alberta. The study looked at teacher involvement in teaching nutrition concepts, use of nutrition education resource materials, and reaction to follow-up materials developed for the program. (JOW)

Reports the evaluation of an integrated nutrition education curriculum, "Nutrition in a Changing World," and examines the effect of teacher preparation on student outcome. Results indicate the curriculum is effective and that the curriculum guide provides adequate materials for teachers so supplementary teacher preparation is not…

Noting that many children in the United States are not well nourished despite the recent economic boom, the state of Maryland began the Maryland Meals for Achievement (MMFA) program, a demonstration project to see if providing a classroom breakfast free to all students can improve student nutrition and academic achievement. This interim report…

Summarizes a study which used in-home interviews with children (N=1,431) and their mothers (N=812) to assess behavior, attitudes, and knowledge of K-6 students who were or were not exposed to a nutrition learning system. Concludes that in-school nutrition education positively influences children's food behavior. (DC)

Reports on the development and evaluation of an inservice nutrition education workshop on fast foods, vegetarianism, weight control, and food exchanges. (DC)

The Child Nutrition Act of 1998 authorized demonstration pilot projects in up to six school food authorities and a rigorous evaluation to assess the effects of providing free school breakfasts to elementary school children. This report describes the evaluation strategy and data collection plans. Part 1 of the report provides background…

Evaluation of a 45-hour nutrition education course for K-6 teachers revealed the technical content was too complex to be useful for preschool/elementary teachers. A revised course was taught and evaluated, focusing on more practical activities and lessons and less on content-specifics. Findings suggest that such courses should be less content- and…

ASQ (Assessing School-Aged Child Care Quality) is a system for determining the quality of school-age child care programs. The ASQ Program Observation Instrument is a ten-step, self assessment process to guide program improvement. This instrument does not work well in full-day programs that have a single focus, but works well in programs that offer…

The Bureau of Educational Research and Service at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) conducted the 1981-82 evaluation of the Tennessee Nutrition Education and Training Program. Instruments developed, field tested, and revised by the UTK team were used to assess the nutrition knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceptions of students…

This report describes a workshop organized by the government of Kenya and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) to consider an intervention project to address the health, nutrition, and education concerns of school-age children. Part 1 of the report reviews the background and objectives of the workshop and…

The Migrant Education Section of the Oregon State Department of Education is responsible for providing educational and ancillary services to children of migrant agricultural workers. Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), provides payment to state educational agencies for assistance in educating migrant children. Funds provided by…

This book on health education is designed as a comprehensive guide for elementary school teachers. The first section describes an exemplary school environment and outlines the responsibilities of the teacher and principal in fostering good health attitudes in children. Learning blocks are outlined on the topics of drug abuse, diseases, community…