Thesis
Impact Evaluation of the Kids in the Kitchen School Based Health Promotion Program
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Master of Science, University of the Sunshine Coast
2010
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00350
Abstract
Australian children's fruit and vegetable consumption is lower than the level required for optimal growth, development and health. A number of health promotion programs aimed at increasing children's fruit and vegetable consumption have been implemented and evaluated, with mixed results. Students' self efficacy in food preparation is one of the determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption. However there are few studies published in the literature that describe the implementation or evaluation of health promotion programs addressing this important determinant. The Kids in the Kitchen health promotion program was developed and has been implemented at Chancellor State College, Queensland, Australia since 2005. The major program strategy involves the engagement of children in the preparation of fruit and vegetable snacks and meals. Teachers and parents work with children in small supervised groups to prepare fruits and vegetables for consumption. The ten week program is integrated into existing school curriculum units in Grades one and five. An evaluation of the impact of the Kids in the Kitchen program was conducted from July to December 2007 and is the focus of this research. The research methodology is evaluation research, guided by the Hawe, Degeling and Hall Health Promotion Evaluation Framework. A questionnaire and skills audit were used to collect quantitative data pre and post the implementation of the Kids in the Kitchen program. Impact evaluation data were collected in relation to children's: knowledge of fruits and vegetables; attitudes towards eating fruits and vegetables; consumption of fruits and vegetables; skills in preparing fruits and vegetables; and environmental supports in the home for the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Details
- Title
- Impact Evaluation of the Kids in the Kitchen School Based Health Promotion Program
- Authors
- Barbara Ritchie
- Contributors
- Lily O'Hara (Supervisor)Jane A Gregg (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Master of Science
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00350
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449743002621
- Output Type
- Thesis
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