Applying a systems perspective to understand the mechanisms of the European School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background

For the past two decades, the percentage of European children who consume fruit daily has remained at around 40%, despite numerous school-based policy efforts and interventions. This study aimed to apply a systems approach to provide an integrated perspective of the mechanisms of the European School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (the Scheme) to understand better how to increase its long-term impact on children’s fruit and vegetable consumption.

Methods

We developed a causal loop diagram by synthesizing peer-reviewed articles and national government documents related to the Scheme, following the conceptualization steps of system dynamics. The initial causal loop diagrams were then validated in three stages by consulting with experts (two individuals and a

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9706111 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature