Determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption among children and adolescents: a review of the literature. Part I: Quantitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In order to more effectively promote fruit and vegetable intake among children and adolescents, insight into determinants of intake is necessary. We conducted a review of the literature for potential determinants of fruit and vegetable intake in children and adolescents.

Methods

Papers were identified from Medline and PsycINFO by using all combinations of the search terms: "fruit(s) or vegetable(s)" and "children or adolescents". Quantitative research examining determinants of fruit and/or vegetable intake among children and adolescents aged 6-18 years were included. The selection and review process was conducted according to a four-step protocol resulting in information on country, population, design, methodology, theoretical basis, instrument used for measuring

SUBMITTER: Rasmussen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1564033 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature