Diet quality of children improved after five months of gardening and nutrition sessions

Diet quality of children improved after five months of gardening and nutrition sessions

A study conducted in Jordan found that primary school children’s dietary quality improved after 5 months of weekly gardening sessions and nutrition education. Their fiber intake increased, saturated fat intake decreased, and their overall knowledge of nutrition improved. The paper was published in Nutrients. Childhood obesity has increased markedly over the past few decades, becoming a major public health concern worldwide. Rates have risen in b…