Community-based culinary and nutrition education intervention promotes fruit and vegetable consumption.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of the Market to MyPlate (M2MP) program on fruit and vegetable consumption and cooking behaviours. Secondary objectives were to examine factors that affected participant retention and program completion, and analyse program feedback provided by participants.

Design

This study conducted a mixed methods evaluation embedded within a cluster randomised controlled trial of the M2MP intervention. Adult participants completed a pre- and post-program survey reporting on their fruit and vegetable consumption and cooking behaviours. A subsample participated in structured interviews, providing feedback about M2MP and the impact of the program.

Setting

Seven weekly classes took place in community centres and ex

SUBMITTER: Metcalfe JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8883782 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature