Evans, C.E.L. et al.

doi:10.3945/ajcn.111.030270

Summary

Systematic review synthesising evidence on Systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions to improve daily fruit and vegetable intake in children aged 5 to 12 y (International (primarily high-income countries) scope). Summarises reported outcomes and key measures (Change in children’s daily fruit and vegetable portions; measures: Portions/day of fruit and…

UK applicability

Includes studies from school systems similar to the UK. Supports using whole-school, multicomponent nutrition programmes to shift children’s diets towards higher fruit and vegetable intakes.

Key measures

Portions/day of fruit and vegetables; pooled effect sizes for intervention vs control

Outcomes reported

Change in children’s daily fruit and vegetable portions

Theme: Nutrition & health
Subject: Fruit & vegetables
Study type: Systematic Review
Study design: Systematic review & meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized controlled trials
Source type: Peer‑reviewed study
Status: Published
Geography: International (primarily high-income countries)
System type: School food / education setting
DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.111.030270
Catalogue ID: XL0069

Topic tags

nutrition

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions to improve daily fruit and vegetable intake in children aged 5 to 12 y