Fresh Fruit in Schools: summary report 2002–2006

 

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Fresh Fruit in Schools: summary report 2002–2006

Published:
HPA, February 2007

Description:
This report presents a summary of the evaluation of the Fresh Fruit in Schools pilot scheme. It examines how the scheme was implemented, including the distribution of the fruit to schools and within schools to the classroom, and assesses the impact on the teachers and schools involved, changes in the children’s fruit consumption, the broader impact of the scheme on children, parents and siblings and lessons for the future.

Format:
A4, 39 pages, report, PDF available here (931kb).
Other formats:
None
Target group:
Health professionals, staff in Health Action Zones and Healthy Living Centres, School Health dietitians and anyone with an interest in children’s nutrition and health promotion in the school setting.
Additional information:
Available as a PDF only. The Fresh Fruit in Schools pilot project was developed by the Investing for Health team at the DHSSPS, the HPA and the four Health Action Zones.
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