The Go Wild with Whole Grains! school-based program: Positive impacts among children

Joshua Bailey, Sara Van Offelen, Hyunjun Kim, Marla Reicks

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Abstract

Whole grain foods have been associated with health benefits, yet they are under consumed by youth compared to recommendations. This study evaluated impacts of a school-based curriculum among children in grades 3–5 to address barriers to intake (2018-2019) (n = 1,748). Surveys before and after the program indicated youth were more willing to try and better able to identify whole grain foods. Open-ended responses confirmed findings regarding increased ability to identify whole grain foods, increased preferences, and perceptions of availability. Together, these impacts could increase the likelihood that youth can meet whole grain intake recommendations to improve diet quality and health.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number6
JournalJournal of Extension
Volume60
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2022

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