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TitleImplementing and evaluating a nutrition education program with preschool children
NameKemery, Taylor (author); Quinn, Margaret (chair); Brienza- Arcilla, Diane (co-chair); Rutgers University; School of Nursing - RBHS
Date Created2020
Other Date2020-05 (degree)
SubjectVegetables, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Extent1 online resource (78 pages) : illustrations
DescriptionPurpose of Project:
The purpose of this project is to bring awareness to preschool age obesity and the lack of nutrition, specifically vegetable, education in preschool classrooms.

Methodology:
Design: Educational Pilot Intervention
Setting: Preschool classroom in Berlin, NJ
Sample Size: 6 children; 5 males and 1 female
Intervention: Weekly 1 hour meetings over 6 weeks using the “Veggiecation” Program

Results:
-Increase in vegetable consumption which was determined by three children eating the vegetable sample on Week 1 to five children eating the vegetable sample on Week 6
-Increase in vegetable knowledge which was determined at the end of the program by 6 out of the 6 children reporting that vegetables are healthy for their body & 4 out of the 6 children reporting wanting to eat more vegetables at home

Implications for Practice:
- Interactive educational programs regarding vegetables can have a positive impact on the knowledge and awareness of vegetables in preschool children 
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioners can use this information when giving anticipatory guidance regarding nutrition
- PNP’s can also educate local preschools on the benefits of this type of program
- Interactive vegetable recipes can be given for the family to enjoy during well visits
NoteDNP
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-vhkd-f441
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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