From 'What's This?' To 'I Grew It!': Evaluation of a School Nutrition Program in Queensland, Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Issue addressed

This study aimed to evaluate the implementation and impact of the 'Pick of the Crop' (POTC) program. POTC is a whole-school nutrition program aimed at increasing opportunities for primary school students in Queensland to learn about and eat more vegetables and fruit (VF).

Methods

A mixed-methods evaluation was undertaken that included analysis of school action plans, Most Signficant Change interviews and surveys with school champions, as well as focus groups with regional coordinators and programme managers. Data sources explored access to VF within the school and the perceived knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviour of staff and students regarding VF consumption. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data were indu

SUBMITTER: Fathi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12362328 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature