Short- and long-term health problems related to excess sugar consumption, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, among many others, affect the functionality and success of both the current and future generations. The average daily sugar intake of a child is more than triple the amount recommended by the American Heart Association. Conclusions: An educational program to increase knowledge and promote reduction of the excessive consumption of sugar by participants and their parents/guardians resulted in improved understanding and a change in dietary habits.Ĭhildhood consumption of added sugar is one of the most influential and troubling realities concerning diet today. According to the “Impact Level Questionnaire” 61% of participants reported a positive or healthy change in their eating habits, and 48% reported being fed healthier foods following the program. Based on a 36-hour dietary recall, participants consumed more fruit and vegetables one-month post-presentation compared to the numbers reported prior to the presentation. Scores displayed an overall mean improvement from 9.89 average correct pretest answers to 12.52 correct posttest answers. Results: A total of 54 participants met the criteria to be surveyed. Data was analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistics.
Data was gathered from pre- and post-tests and “Impact Level Questionnaire” surveys for both participants and parents/guardians of the participants. Methods: An educational program, entitled “Sugar Shenanigans” was delivered to groups of children between the ages of 8 and 13.
This study aims to educate and empower the child and adolescent population for the purpose of increasing knowledge and improving dietary practices. Children today consume added sugar at an alarming rate, on average surpassing the daily limit recommended by the American Heart Association. Background: The consumption of added sugar is one of the most dangerous problems regarding the health of society’s youngest generation.
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