Food, nutrition and sustainability education in Australian primary schools: a cross-sectional analysis of teacher perspectives and practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthy eating patterns from sustainable food systems are crucial for population and planetary health. Primary schools are opportune settings for teaching children about food, nutrition and sustainability (FNS) though little is known about the delivery of FNS education in this sector. This study aimed to analyse current approaches to FNS education in Australian primary schools.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey with closed- and open-ended questions collected data about (i) teacher perceptions and attributes regarding FNS education; (ii) FNS teaching practices; and (iii) factors influencing FNS education. Statistical analyses were conducted using STATA including descriptive statistics and chi-square analyses to test for associations between categorical variab

SUBMITTER: Kempler JV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11583557 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature