How leisure activities affect health: a narrative review and multi-level theoretical framework of mechanisms of action
There is a large and growing body of evidence on the health benefits of engagement in
leisure activities (voluntary, enjoyable non-work activities, such as hobbies, arts …
leisure activities (voluntary, enjoyable non-work activities, such as hobbies, arts …
[HTML][HTML] Changing children's eating behaviour-A review of experimental research
The interest in children's eating behaviours and how to change them has been growing in
recent years. This review examines the following questions: What strategies have been used …
recent years. This review examines the following questions: What strategies have been used …
Nature–based interventions for improving health and wellbeing: The purpose, the people and the outcomes
Engagement with nature is an important part of many people's lives, and the health and
wellbeing benefits of nature–based activities are becoming increasingly recognised across …
wellbeing benefits of nature–based activities are becoming increasingly recognised across …
A systematic review of the health and well-being impacts of school gardening: synthesis of quantitative and qualitative evidence
H Ohly, S Gentry, R Wigglesworth, A Bethel, R Lovell… - BMC Public Health, 2016 - Springer
Background School gardening programmes are increasingly popular, with suggested
benefits including healthier eating and increased physical activity. Our objectives were to …
benefits including healthier eating and increased physical activity. Our objectives were to …
Increasing fruit and vegetable intake among children and youth through gardening-based interventions: a systematic review
Although there are numerous health benefits associated with eating fruit and vegetables
(F/V), few children are consuming recommended amounts. Gardening interventions have …
(F/V), few children are consuming recommended amounts. Gardening interventions have …
Evaluating the impacts of school garden-based programmes on diet and nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes and practices among the school children: a systematic …
Background Previous evidence suggests that school garden-based programmes (SGBP)
may be a promising yet cost-effective intervention to improve children's knowledge, attitudes …
may be a promising yet cost-effective intervention to improve children's knowledge, attitudes …
Sco** review of the impacts of urban agriculture on the determinants of health
Background There has been an increasing interest in urban agriculture (UA) practice and
research in recent years. Scholars have already reported numerous beneficial and potential …
research in recent years. Scholars have already reported numerous beneficial and potential …
How effective are family-based and institutional nutrition interventions in improving children's diet and health? A systematic review
Background Effective strategies to improve dietary intake in young children are a priority to
reduce the high prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases in adulthood. This study …
reduce the high prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases in adulthood. This study …
Experiential learning interventions and healthy eating outcomes in children: a systematic literature review
Experiential learning is the process where learners create meaning from direct experience.
This systematic review aimed to examine the effects of experiential learning activities on …
This systematic review aimed to examine the effects of experiential learning activities on …
[HTML][HTML] Vegetable and fruit acceptance during infancy: impact of ontogeny, genetics, and early experiences
JA Mennella, AR Reiter, LM Daniels - Advances in nutrition, 2016 - Elsevier
Many of the chronic illnesses that plague modern society derive in large part from poor food
choices. Thus, it is not surprising that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at the …
choices. Thus, it is not surprising that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at the …