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This research aims to assess whether a food-based intervention can enhance fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption in preschool children.

January 25, 2026Public Health NutritionOpen Access

Beyond the Plate: Can a Food-Based Science Learning Intervention Improve Preschool Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Consumption?

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Quasi-experimental intervention improves fruit and vegetable intake in preschoolers, suggesting effective dietary education.

This research aims to assess whether a food-based intervention can enhance fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption in preschool children.
Conducted a quasi-experimental design with baseline, pre-, and post-assessments.
Measured skin carotenoid status (SCS) using the Veggie Meter®.
Implemented a food-based learning and gardening program in intervention classrooms.
Compared results with classrooms following a standard curriculum.
Significant increases in SCS were found in both intervention and comparison groups.
The intervention group showed a greater percentage gain in SCS (17.8%) compared to the comparison group (12.9%).
No significant difference in the rate of change of SCS over time (p=0.33) was observed.
Teachers reported increased willingness among children to try fruits and vegetables.

Dixon et al. (2026) studied this question.

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