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Nutrition Education Systematic Review

Systematic Review Question

What is the effect on nutrition education with parental involvement compared to no parental involvement on children's and adolescents' dietary intake-related behaviors?

Conclusion Statement


Limited and inconsistent evidence is available to assess the effects of involving parents in nutrition education on children’s (ages 9 and older) dietary intake-related behaviors. Some evidence suggests that involving parents in a nutrition education intervention improves outcomes, while other evidence finds no added benefit of including parents. In children less than 9 years of age, there is no evidence to assess the effects of nutrition education with parental involvement on dietary intake-related behaviors.

Grade: Limited