Supporting nutrition education in low socioeconomic schools in Western Australia

School-based nutrition education (NE) has an important role in promoting healthy eating habits and helping prevent chronic diseases – particularly among disadvantaged children and youth who are more likely to experience poor diet quality.

Citation:
Hill S, Miller M, Devine A, Genoni A, Wenden E, Byrne M. Supporting nutrition education in low socioeconomic schools in Western Australia. Issues Educ Res. 2024;34(1):58-76.

Keywords:
Adolescent health; nutrition; schools; chronic diseases

Abstract:
School-based nutrition education (NE) has an important role in promoting healthy eating habits and helping prevent chronic diseases – particularly among disadvantaged children and youth who are more likely to experience poor diet quality.