Promoting the right nutrition and hydration in schools by community nursing

• J. Mateo Segura ^[1] ; R. Arquero Jerónimo ^[1] ; MM. Acosta Amorós ^[1]
  1. [1] Hospital Torrecardenas, España
• Localización: Nutrición hospitalaria: Órgano oficial de la Sociedad Española de Nutrición Clínica y Metabolismo (SENPE), ISSN-e 1699-5198, ISSN 0212-1611, Vol. 32, Nº. Extra 2 (Diciembre 2015), 2015 (Ejemplar dedicado a: II INTERNATIONAL AND IV SPANISH HYDRATION CONGRESS), pág. 39
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Method: We conducted a qualitative descriptive study by two nurses from a health center of Cartagena on 40 Primary pupils of two schools in Cartagena during 30-31 March 2015 to train teachers and students on healthy nutrition-hydration so as to assess previous and acquired knowledge by the students. Data were obtained through an open question survey about nutrition, hydration, balanced diet and healthy eating prior to a talk and various educational games (food pyramid, drawings, plasticine games...) to strengthen knowledge. In the second day of school we conducted the same survey, assessing their recently learned skills. Teachers were in charge of strengthening the information provided during the school quarter, revealing in previous surveys that were conducted in the classrooms a basic knowledge with a few trends.

    Results: They didn´t know which foods are healthy or not and the minimum daily liquid amount required. Some children considered bakery as a must in breakfast and dinner. 95% of students improved their knowledge about nutrition.

    Conclusions: Educational activities should be included within existing health programs in all schools. Health education guided by healthcare professionals is better captured by the students at an early age, because is in this age is when they will shape their eating habits and lifestyles.