Motivational theater to increase consumption of vegetable dishes by preschool children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

By 3 years of age, many children have developed a dislike for certain foods, particularly vegetables. Seventy-five percent of young children consume less than the recommended levels for vegetables. The objective of this randomized feasibility intervention was to demonstrate the impact of an innovative approach to increase consumption of vegetable dishes by minority preschool children attending Head Start. The specific aims included the collection of data to assess feasibility and efficacy of the intervention.

Methods

Both qualitative and quantitative assessments were conducted. Qualitative data was used for development of the intervention and for program feedback at post assessments. Two hundred fifty-three preschool children (49% boys; 66% Hispanics and 34% Afric

SUBMITTER: Nicklas T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5294896 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature