Between 2013-2016, we conducted a longitudinal program evaluation with Edible Schoolyard NYC. The study measured changes in students’ understandings, beliefs, and eating behaviors over multiple years. Edible Schoolyard NYC partners with public schools to build gardens and kitchen classrooms where children can engage in hands-on learning. Their goal is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and supportive environment required to make healthier choices and change the way students eat… for life.

Report: 

Edible Schoolyard New York City: Evaluation at Manhattan Showcase School, PS 7

Related Abstracts:

Wolf R, Ammeter T, Koch P, Uno C, Ang YI, Gray HL, Contento IR. Challenges in Measuring School Lunch Consumption Using Digital Photography in Urban Elementary School Students. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2015; 47(4 supplement): S80.

Koch P, Wolf R, Ang YI, Ammeter T, Gray HL, Uno C, Contento IR. Impact of a Seed-to-Table Gardening Program and Scratch-Cooked Meals on School Lunch Consumption in Urban School Students. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2015;7(4 supplement):S75-S76

Funding for this study was from Edible Schoolyard NYC.