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Tier 1 — Meta-analysis / systematic reviewPeer-reviewed

Gardening increases vegetable consumption in school-aged children: A meta-analytical synthesis

Langellotto, G.A. & Gupta, A.

2012

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Summary

Systematic review synthesising evidence on Gardening increases vegetable consumption in school-aged children: A meta-analytical synthesis (USA (predominantly) scope). Summarises reported outcomes and key measures (Changes in vegetable intake and preferences among school-aged children; measures: Servings/day of vegetables; odds of trying or liking vegetables pre/post gard…).…

UK applicability

Supports integrating school and community gardens into UK “Food for Life” and curriculum-based initiatives as a route to increase children’s familiarity with, and intake of, vegetables.

Key measures

Servings/day of vegetables; odds of trying or liking vegetables pre/post gardening programmes

Outcomes reported

Changes in vegetable intake and preferences among school-aged children

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Diet quality & obesity; Fruit & vegetables
Study type
Research
Study design
Meta-analysis of school gardening intervention studies
Source type
Peer‑reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
USA (predominantly)
System type
School & community gardens
DOI
10.21273/horttech.22.4.430
Catalogue ID
XL0051

Topic tags

nutrition
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