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School-Based Nutrition Education in Primary Students

NCT07168928 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 67

Last updated 2025-09-19

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a school-based nutrition education program and the implementation of a school dietitian model on primary school students in Mardin, Türkiye. A total of 67 fourth-grade students were randomized into intervention (n=32) and control (n=35) groups. The intervention group received an eight-week classroom-based nutrition education program, while their parents received four weeks of parent-focused education. Outcomes were measured using the Nutrition Knowledge Test, Nutrition Attitude Scale, Nutrition Behavior Scale, Child Physical Activity Questionnaire, and anthropometric assessments including weight, height, BMI, and waist circumference. The study seeks to determine whether dietitian-led school-based nutrition education can improve children's nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours, as well as influence anthropometric measures. Findings from this trial are expected to inform future strategies for integrating school dietitians and structured nutrition education into primary schools in Türkiye.

Conditions

  • Childhood Obesity
  • School-Aged Children
  • Nutrition Education

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

School-Based Nutrition Education Program

The intervention consisted of an eight-week, school-based nutrition education programme delivered to fourth-grade students by a school dietitian. Sessions were conducted once per week and included interactive lectures, games, and educational activities focusing on healthy eating, food groups, balanced meals, and the risks of processed food consumption. In addition, parents of students in the intervention group received a four-week educational programme on child nutrition, meal planning, and healthy lifestyle practices.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Çağlar Akçalı

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
10 Years
Max Age
11 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-01
Primary Completion
2025-04-30
Completion
2025-04-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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