Development and Evaluation of Booklets and Video Clips to Prevent Children from Developing Picky Eating
10.5720/kjcn.2020.25.6.451
- Author:
Sojeong LEE
1
;
Seungmin LEE
Author Information
1. Masters student, Department of Food and Nutrition, Graduate School, Sungshin Women’s University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:RESEARCH ARTICLE
- From:Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
2020;25(6):451-463
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate booklets and video clips to prevent children from picky eating.
Methods:Based on a survey conducted on food preferences of preschool children aged 2 to 5 years, 14 kinds of less preferred vegetables were selected. Accordingly, educational videos, activity books, and teaching-learning guides were produced for preschool children using the 'food bridge' theory, and the educational materials were named “Friendly vegetables”. Educational materials were distributed to childcare institutions, and their effectiveness was investigated for preschool children who were instructed on these materials once every 30 days from March to November, 2019. The children were examined for changes in their knowledge of names, colors, taste/texture, methods of cultivation, and preferences for vegetables before and after the instructional course.
Results:The awareness of vegetables increased significantly in younger children and the picky eating group. When the assessment was carried out in terms of vegetable knowledge, it was observed that the younger the age or the pickier the in eating food, the more effective the education is compared to the counter part. The preference for vegetables also increased after the instruction compared to the pre-instruction period, but significant changes were seen only in the 2~3 year age group for boys and girls.Also, only the picky group of girls showed changes in preference. The children's average interest in the education materials was 3.85 points out of 5 points.
Conclusions:Through this study, we have developed educational materials for standalone use in childcare facilities and confirmed that they have a significant effect on improving awareness and preferences related to vegetables. In summary, the younger the age or the pickier the child in eating food, the more effective the education. It is believed that additional education on mealtime guidance is needed which can alter the eating behavior of preschool children and improve their diet. It is proposed to widen the scope of use of the materials by collecting diverse opinions from child care teachers.
