What Works? Process Evaluation of a School-Based Fruit and Vegetable Distribution Program in Mississippi

Autor/inn/en	Potter, Susan C.; Schneider, Doris; Coyle, Karin K.; May, Gary; Robin, Leah; Seymour, Jenna
Titel	What Works? Process Evaluation of a School-Based Fruit and Vegetable Distribution Program in Mississippi
Quelle	In: Journal of School Health, 81 (2011) 4, S.202-211 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-4391
DOI	10.1111/j.1746-1561.2010.00580.x
Schlagwörter	Child Health; Health Behavior; Health Promotion; Student Attitudes; Pilot Projects; Focus Groups; Nutrition; Questionnaires; Teaching Methods; Program Effectiveness; Food; Teachers; Administrators; Students; Parents; Interviews; Eating Habits; Racial Differences; Age Differences; Mississippi + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Health behaviour; Gesundheitsverhalten; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Schülerverhalten; Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Ernährung; Fragebogen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lebensmittel; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Student; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Eltern; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Ernährungsgewohnheit; Essgewohnheit; Rassenunterschied; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied
Abstract	Background: During the 2004-2005 school year, the Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Child Nutrition, initiated a pilot program to distribute free fruit and vegetable snacks to students during the school day. This article describes the first-year implementation of the Mississippi Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program. Methods: The process evaluation addressed where, when, and how produce was distributed; what was distributed; challenges and successes; and recommended modifications. Five of the 25 program schools were selected to participate in the evaluation; selection was based on grade levels served and demographic characteristics. Data were collected from program staff (N = 11) and administrators (N = 6) via interviews and logs; student (N = 42) and parent (N = 19) focus groups; student questionnaires (N = 660); and school staff questionnaires (N = 207). Results: Distributing fresh fruit and vegetable snacks at school was well received by staff and students. Most schools distributed the fresh fruit and vegetable snacks at morning break in classrooms or a central courtyard. Twenty-two types of fresh fruit, 4 types of dried fruit, and 7 types of vegetables were served to students during the program year. Commonly distributed fruit included apples, oranges, pears, bananas, and tangerines. Carrots were the staple vegetable, followed by celery. Key challenges included getting students to try new foods and receiving the produce in a timely manner without spoiling. Main successes included seeing students try new fruit and vegetable snacks, having the program run smoothly, and teacher support. Conclusions: The program fit well within the school structure and could be an effective component of a multifaceted approach to enhancing child nutrition. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10