Hodder, R.K. et al. (Cochrane Collaboration)

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd008552.pub6

Summary

Systematic review synthesising evidence on Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged five years and under (International scope). Summarises reported outcomes and key measures (Fruit and vegetable intake among children ≤5 years; adverse effects; cost-effectiveness; measures: Servings/day of fruit and vegetables; intervention effect by setti…

UK applicability

Findings are relevant to UK early years settings (nurseries, health visiting, community programmes), supporting integrated interventions that combine parent education with changes to food availability and feeding practices.

Key measures

Servings/day of fruit and vegetables; intervention effect by setting and intervention type

Outcomes reported

Fruit and vegetable intake among children ≤5 years; adverse effects; cost-effectiveness

Theme: Nutrition & health
Subject: Fruit & vegetables
Study type: Research
Study design: Systematic review & living Cochrane review of interventions
Source type: Peer‑reviewed study
Status: Published
Geography: International
System type: Early years / childcare and home environment
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008552.pub6
Catalogue ID: XL0001

Topic tags

nutrition

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Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged five years and under