Key factors advancing food education in primary schools - Perspectives of headteachers and education directors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Schools are key environments for promoting healthy eating habits, food knowledge and skills, but the systematic implementation of food education is usually lacking. This study aimed to examine the perceptions of primary school headteachers and municipal education directors regarding the key factors influencing the implementation of food education in Finnish primary schools.

Design

In this qualitative study, the participants took part in research interviews. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using theory-driven content analysis to identify common categories.

Setting

Semi-structured one-on-one interviews were conducted.

Participants

The interviews involved twelve headteachers and five education directors, all of whom had prior experi

SUBMITTER: Laitinen AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12780797 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature