Mothers' Involvement in a School-Based Fruit and Vegetable Promotion Intervention
Author Information
Author(s): Saskia J te Velde, Marianne Wind, Carmen Perez-Rodrigo, Knut-Inge Klepp, Johannes Brug
Primary Institution: VU University Medical Center
Hypothesis
Does mothers' involvement in a school-based intervention improve their fruit and vegetable intake?
Conclusion
The Pro Children Intervention did not increase mothers' fruit and vegetable consumption, likely due to low involvement in the project.
Supporting Evidence
- The intervention did not improve mothers' fruit and vegetable intake after one and two years.
- Higher involvement levels were associated with higher intake at follow-up.
- Only a small proportion of mothers participated in the intervention activities.
Takeaway
The study tried to help mothers eat more fruits and vegetables by getting them involved in their children's school activities, but it didn't work because not many mothers participated.
Methodology
Cluster randomized controlled trial conducted in Spain, Norway, and the Netherlands, assessing mothers' fruit and vegetable intake through questionnaires.
Potential Biases
Gender-related selection bias as most questionnaires were completed by mothers.
Limitations
High dropout rates, especially among Dutch mothers, and low overall parental involvement may limit the findings.
Participant Demographics
Mothers of 11-year-old children from Spain, Norway, and the Netherlands, with varying educational levels and immigrant status.
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