Growing Healthy Minds, Bodies, and Communities: early childhood teachers' perceptions of a nutrition-integrated pilot curriculum.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Healthy eating behaviours are often developed early in life, yet nutrition is rarely emphasised in early childhood education. Integration of nutrition into academic content is warranted, still its ability to positively impact teaching and learning has been understudied. Therefore, the current study explored the feasibility of application in the classroom and the perceived usability of a nutrition-integrated pilot curriculum.

Design

Early childhood teachers' perceptions of four nutrition-integrated lessons were explored through a qualitative research approach. Data were collected through pre- and post-focus groups, lesson observations and teacher feedback. Focus group transcripts were analysed using inductive thematic analysis and supplemented with observations and

SUBMITTER: Stapp AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9884783 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature