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Nutrition Education Needs and Learning Preferences of Michigan Students in Grades 5, 8, and 11
Author(s) -
Murphy Anne S.,
Youatt June P.,
Hoerr Sharon L.,
Sawyer Carol A.,
Andrews Sandra L.
Publication year - 1994
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.1746-1561.1994.tb03305.x
Subject(s) - nutrition education , medical education , psychology , food guide , pyramid (geometry) , health education , medicine , dietary fiber , environmental health , gerontology , public health , food science , nursing , chemistry , physics , optics
An assessment of nutrition education needs and learning preferences of students in grades 5, 8, and 11 was conducted to target instruction toward areas of highest need and strongest interest of students using teaching methods they prefer. This research evaluated students knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including knowledge of the new Food Guide Pyramid; attitudes about school lunches and learning about nutrition; nutrition topics of interest; and preferred methods for learning about nutrition. Although results varied across grade level, generally students need to learn about the Food Guide Pyramid; the relationship between dietary fat, weight status, and health; and food sources of fat, salt, and fiber. They want to learn about personal health — how to control weight, improve diet, and prevent disease — using instructional methods that actively involve them. Results provide information relative to students' interest, understanding, and application of the Dietary Guidelines.