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A Synthesis of Research on Nutrition Education at the Elementary School Level
Author(s) -
Weiss Edward H.,
Kien C. Lawrence
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of school health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.851
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1746-1561
pISSN - 0022-4391
DOI - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1987.tb00512.x
Subject(s) - nutrition education , psychology , mathematics education , primary education , medical education , pedagogy , medicine , gerontology
This literature review emphasizes the importance of teacher training, teaching strategies, parental involvement, curricular concerns, administrative support, and social/cultural factors on the impact of nutrition education programs at the elementary school level. The characteristics, implementation, and effectiveness of selected elementary nutrition education programs are reviewed, and instructional methods and materials shown effective through research are identified and discussed.