Effect of classroom intervention on student food selection and plate waste: Evidence from a randomized control trial.

Background: U.S. children are failing to meet the recommended daily 4 cups of fruits and vegetables.

The effects of a nutrition education curriculum on improving young children's fruit and vegetable preferences and nutrition and health knowledge.

Objective: The main objective of the present study was to develop and evaluate a nutrition education curriculum to enhance young children's dietary behaviours and nutrition and health knowledge.

Design: A randomized controlled design was utilized. The intervention was designed to improve children's nutrition and health knowledge and preferences for fruits and vegetables through classroom lessons and activities, including direct instruction and tastings (implemented twice per week for 6 weeks).