title: The "5 a day" game: a nutritional intervention utilising innovative methodologies with primary school children.
abstract: The aim of this study was observing and improving children's eating habits through an edutainment technological platform. A single-group education intervention was carried out in primary schools in Parma and Milano, Italy. A total of 76 children (32 females and 44 males, 8-10 years old) were involved in a 3-month nutritional program including lessons and educational videogames. Intakes of fruits, vegetables, juices and dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were measured using 3-day food diaries before and after the intervention. The daily total consumption of fruit and vegetables increased from 421.8 (320.3) to 484.3 (337.2) g/day (p = 0.016). Consequently, daily dietary TAC increased by 26%, rising from 1.4 (1.3) to 1.6 (1.3) mmol of Trolox equivalents (p = 0.006). The methods and, particularly, the use of technological tools proved to be effective in conducting an educational intervention in children aged 8-10 years old.
authors: a Department of Food Science , University of Parma , Parma , Italy .
authors: Alice
authors: A
authors: Rosi
authors: a Department of Food Science , University of Parma , Parma , Italy .
authors: Francesca
authors: F
authors: Scazzina
authors: b Madegus s.r.l. , Parma , Italy , and.
authors: Lisa
authors: L
authors: Ingrosso
authors: c eServices for Life and Health, Fondazione Centro San Raffaele , Milano , Italy.
authors: Angelica
authors: A
authors: Morandi
authors: a Department of Food Science , University of Parma , Parma , Italy .
authors: Daniele
authors: D
authors: Del Rio
authors: c eServices for Life and Health, Fondazione Centro San Raffaele , Milano , Italy.
authors: Alberto
authors: A
authors: Sanna
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004032:Diet; D015930:Diet Records; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005518:Food Preferences; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology
keywords: Edutainment; TAC; fruit and vegetables; nutrition education