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ArticleKorean journal of community nutrition2025

Development and evaluation of play-based food and nutrition education materials for early childhood through sensory experiences: a pre-post observational study.

Hyunjoo Ryou, Sohyun Park, Jieun Oh, Ji-Yun Hwang

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Article in Korean journal of community nutrition, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Inequities in Children's Food Environment: A Comparison between Slum and Non-slum Settings in Urban Bangladesh.Journal of urban health : bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine · 2026
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Hyunjoo RyouDirector, The Ecological Eating and Culture Association, Seoul, Korea.
Sohyun ParkProfessor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition & The Korean Institute of Nutrition, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea.
Jieun OhProfessor, College of Science and Industry Convergence, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.
Ji-Yun HwangProfessor, Major of Foodservice Management and Nutrition, Sangmyung University, Seoul, Korea.

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Ministry of Food and Drug Safety 23192MFDS063
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to develop play-based nutrition education (PBNE) materials for young children and to evaluate their applicability and effectiveness.

methodsAn online survey of 1,253 primary caregivers of preschool children was conducted, and the findings were used to develop age-specific utilization guides, slides, activity sheets, activity cards, posters, educational videos, and parent newsletters. Selected materials were implemented in child-care centers through the Children's Foodservice Management Centers between October and November 2023. The effectiveness of the PBNE program was assessed by examining changes in mushroom consumption as well as food awareness and preferences, before and after the intervention.

resultsA total of eight media formats and 320 educational contents were developed, and mushrooms were as the pilot theme among the 12 possible food items. Following the intervention, children's positive awareness of mushrooms increased, and > 96% of participants attempted to consume them. Teachers in child-care centers rated the appropriateness and applicability of the content, its contribution to behavioral improvement, and their overall satisfaction at > 4.9 out of 5 points.

conclusionThis study developed experiential, PBNE materials aligned with the national standard child- and play-centered curriculum. The materials were effective in enhancing food awareness and promoting attempts at consumption. Future efforts should focus on developing additional experiential teaching tools that incorporate teacher feedback and on strengthening home-linked programs to support healthy seasonal food intake and positive dietary experiences in young children.

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childeducationlearningplay and playthings

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PMID41593879
PMCPMC12854794

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