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May 3, 2026Open Access

Effects of Educational Materials Designed with a Healthy Nutrition Theme on Nutritional Status of 4-6 Years Old Children

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HBHikmet BayamMYMerve Kumru YıldırımSBSabriye Ballı

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates nutrition education impacts on nutrient consumption in preschool children, indicating educational materials improve dietary habits.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the impact of nutrition education on food consumption habits among preschool children aged 4-6 years.
  • Conducted as a quasi-experimental and descriptive study with 45 children aged 4-6.
  • Intervention involved nutrition education using visual materials to promote healthy eating habits.
  • Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 23.0, with p<0.05 for statistical significance.
  • Before the intervention, a majority of children regularly consumed breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Post-intervention, there was a significant reduction in the consumption of unhealthy foods like white bread and soft drinks.
  • Although not statistically significant, there was an observed increase in the consumption of healthier options like milk and green vegetables.

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Bayam et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f6e5618071d4f1bdfc60e4https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1766168
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