Robbins, Justin_DNP_2021

Title Robbins, Justin_DNP_2021
Alternative Title Implementation of an Elementary School-Based Nutrition and Healthy Eating Curriculum
Creator Robbins, Justin
Collection Name Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Description The following Doctor of Nursing Practice dissertation examines the impact of a nutritional curriculum for elementary school students.
Abstract Proper nutrition is a key component that can significantly improve children's overall health. Many elementary schools do not include adequate nutrition education in their curricula. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project implemented a nutritional curriculum for fifth graders to develop foundational knowledge and gain experience in choosing essential nutrition options to promote healthy eating behaviors and improve well-being. Fourteen nutrition lessons focusing on nutrition core standards from the Utah Education Network were delivered to 93 5th-grade elementary school students. Lessons taught the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables, avoiding sugar-sweetened beverages, avoiding nutrient-poor energy-dense foods, and applying practical healthy eating strategies. Project assessment included student attendance and participation in each lesson, pre-and post-test questionnaires, weekly interactive quizzes, and comments gathered from students and educators. Lessons had a 94% attendance rate, with an average post-lesson completion rate of 97%. Pre- and post-assessment quiz mean scores improved by 27%. 89% of students liked the nutrition lessons and 91% answered they would improve their food choices because of the lessons. Students' comments on what they learned included statements about choosing healthier food options, MyPlate, and Utah agriculture. A nutritional curriculum specific to elementary-aged school children leads to increased knowledge and gained experience in choosing essential nutrition to promote well-being and the prevention of diseases. A DNP-FNP is crucial at promoting health and wellness and can serve as a resource for nutrition education that may improve community health outcomes.
Subject Health promotion; Nutrition; Pediatric medicine; Education (Early childhood)
Keywords Nutrition; MyPlate; Elementary school nutrition; Healthy eating
Digital Publisher Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date 2021
Medium Dissertation
Type Text
Access Extent 589 KB; 51 page PDF
Language eng
Rights The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights.
Source University Archives Electronic Records; Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University
OCR Text Show
Format application/pdf
ARK ark:/87278/s6jsnkg2
Setname wsu_atdson
ID 12064
Reference URL https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6jsnkg2
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