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    Scherr, Rachel E., PhD; Linnell, Jessica D., PhD; Dharmar, Madan, MBBS, PhD; Beccarelli, Lori M., PhD; Bergman, Jacqueline J., PhD; Briggs, Marilyn, PhD, RD; Brian, Kelley M., MPH; Feenstra, Gail, EdD, RD; Hillhouse, J. Carol, MS; Keen, Carl L., PhD; Ontai, Lenna L., PhD; Schaefer, Sara E., PhD; Smith, Martin H., EdD; Spezzano, Theresa, MS; Steinberg, Francene M., PhD, RD; Sutter, Carolyn, MS; Young, Heather M., PhD, RN, FAAN; Zidenberg-Cherr, Sheri, PhD

    Journal of nutrition education and behavior, 05/2017, Letnik: 49, Številka: 5
    Journal Article

    Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of the Shaping Healthy Choices Program (SHCP). Design A clustered, randomized, controlled intervention lasting 1 school year. Setting Schools in northern and central California. Participants Fourth-graders (aged 9–10 years) at 2 control schools (n = 179) and 2 intervention schools (n = 230). Intervention Garden-enhanced education, family, and community partnerships; increased regionally procured produce in the lunchroom; and school-site wellness committees. Main Outcome Measures Changes in body mass index (BMI) percentiles/Z-scores; nutrition knowledge, science process skills, and vegetable identification and preferences; and reported fruit and vegetable intake. Analysis Student t test, chi-square, ANOVA of change, and multilevel regression mixed model to evaluate change in outcomes with school as a random effect to account for cluster design effects. Statistical significance was set at P  < .05. Results There was a greater improvement in BMI percentile (−6.08; P  < 0.01), BMI Z-score (−0.28; P  < .001), and waist-to-height ratio (−0.02; P  < .001) in the intervention compared with the control schools. Conclusions and Implications The SHCP resulted in improvements in nutrition knowledge, vegetable identification, and a significant decrease in BMI percentiles. This supports the concept that the SHCP can be used to improve the health of upper elementary school students.