Publications by authors named "Katarzyna Wolnicka"

Background: The School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) was developed to form the habit of eating fruit and vegetables (F&V) among children. The survey aimed to identify both the strengths of the scheme and areas that required support and strengthening in the further implementation of school schemes.

Methods: The study was conducted from 2012 to 2015 among students of randomly selected 85 primary schools that participated in the programme (intervention group) or did not participate therein (control group).

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Background: The effects of a two-year educational Programme "Keep Balance" addressed to children and adolescents have been evaluated. Its purpose has been to implement the rules of proper nutrition and increasing the level of physical activity on the population level.

Objective: The main objective of the evaluation was an indication if, after two years of programme activities, outcome indicators have been achieved.

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Aim: The aim of the study was to assess caffeine intake from cola beverages and energy drinks, as well as the consumption frequency among primary-school-age children in relation to other dietary habits.

Material And Methods: The study included 329 children (aged 11-13 years) from five randomly selected schools in Warsaw. Caffeine intake was assessed from a food frequency questionnaire.

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Introduction: Overweight adversely affects not only the health and development of children and adolescents but also their health in adulthood, increasing the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases and disabilities. The frequency of nutritional disorders among children and adolescents is increasing in many countries worldwide, including Poland.

Objective: To demonstrate differences in the nutritional well-being of school-age children depending on the school location: rural and urban areas.

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Objective: To identify determinants of fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption among school-aged children.

Design: A survey study was conducted in October 2010. The questionnaire contained questions concerning social and demographic data, lifestyle and dietary habits, particularly the frequency of F&V consumption, availability of F&V and knowledge about recommended amounts of F&V intake.

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Background: Meals served in schools are significant part of proper nutrition of children and adolescents.

Objective: The aim of the study was to compare nutritive value of daily food rations intake by children attending to primary schools in Warsaw who consumed school lunches regularly with those who don't consume school lunches.

Material And Methods: From 2009 to 2010, 380 children in age 11-13 years attending to five randomly selected schools from Warsaw were enrolled.

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