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  • Title: Whole-grain continuing education for school foodservice personnel: keeping kids from falling short.
    Author: Roth-Yousey L, Barno T, Caskey M, Asche K, Reicks M.
    Journal: J Nutr Educ Behav; 2009; 41(6):429-35. PubMed ID: 19879500.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this project was to develop and test whole-grain continuing education for school foodservice personnel. METHODS: A continuing education program was developed to address planning, purchasing, preparing, and serving whole-grain food in schools. Participants completed a pre-post questionnaire to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes and intention. RESULTS: Participants (n = 211) were mostly non-Hispanic white women. Pre-post test scores indicated improvements in whole-grain knowledge and intention to find whole-grain recipes for school menus (P < 0.05); however, attitudes about storage and cost issues became less positive. After 3-6 months, participants indicated more whole-grain food items were offered in schools. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Whole-grain education for school foodservice personnel may increase awareness and menu placement and increase opportunities for whole-grain consumption by children.
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