The ‘Plus One Serve: Primary Schools Vegetable Provisioning Model’ project will explore new models of fruit and vegetable provisioning for primary school snack breaks that increase intake and consider socioeconomic disparities. A key aim of this project is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of a novel Fruit & Veg provisioning and education intervention to increase vegetable intake amongst primary school students living in lower socioeconomic areas.
Lead by Astrid Poelman, this research project embodies an approach that will enhance existing food security programs and reduce dietary inequalities.
Currently, the systematic literature review and stakeholder interviews are underway. A research protocol for the 6-week feasibility trial, developed using co-design from a newly formed Consumer Advisory Group comprising school executives from the target audience, is now under ethical review.
This project is funded through Hort Innovation Frontiers, with co-investment from The George Institute for Global Health, and contributions from the Australian Government.
Project code: HN24008