School Gardens' Impact on Students' Health Outcomes in Low-Income Midwest Schools.
J Sch Nurs
; 38(5): 486-493, 2022 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-35213238
ABSTRACT
Childhood obesity in Chicago, particularly in underrepresented communities of color, exceeds that of national rates. Access to healthy foods in these communities is also often limited. A garden-based education program was implemented in Chicago's South and West Side elementary, middle and high schools. Findings from this work augment the literature and illustrate that implementing gardens in elementary, middle, and high schools has a positive impact on availability, access, and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as students' social emotional well-being. School nurses are in prime positions to advocate for students' health and well-being by collaborating with community programs, and championing policy development. Rigorous studies are needed to better understand the long-term health and social benefits of having school gardens on the prevention of obesity, positive mental health outcomes, and economic benefits, while controlling for socio-economic status.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Obesidade Infantil
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Jardins
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Sch Nurs
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos