School Nutrition Services (SNS) Research

Publication: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Date Published: September 2002

Reference: 

"Edwards, J. S., & Hartwell, H. H. (2002). Fruit and vegetables--attitudes and knowledge of primary school children. Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association, 15(5), 365–374. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-277x.2002.00386.x"

Key Takeaways: Research highlights the attitude and knowledge of children about fruits and vegetables and how it influences their overall nutrition and dietary choices. Children aged 8-11 years old were assessed on correctly identifying common fruits and vegetables. Fruits were better recognized among children than vegetables. Fruits were more acceptable than vegetables, and this indicated that children would consume more fruits than vegetables. 75% of the students knew what healthy eating is. Children were aware of and understood the importance of healthy eating, however, the concept of healthy eating to them is somewhat confusing, and they need clearer communication and education on dietary guidelines of healthy eating.

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