Evaluation of vegetable, root and tuber (VRT) consumption promotion among children
2010
Gayao, B.T., Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center, La Trinidad, Benguet (Philippines) | Meldoz, D.T., Benguet State Univ., La Trinidad, Benguet (Philippines)
Promotion interventions to improve the consumption of vegetables, roots, and tubers among children were conducted in six municipalities of the Cordillera region [Philippines]. Vegetables, roots and tubers (VRT) consumption, quality of diet and nutritional status before and after promotion interventions were compared, and the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of the interventions were evaluated. The vegetables, roots and tubers promotion interventions were relevant in terms of attaining the Philippine government goals of increased per capita intake of vegetables and reduced micronutrient deficiencies. The interventions were partially effective as it increased to 98% the adequacy of their vegetables, roots, and tubers intake; and improved diet quality of children in terms of protein, calcium and vitamin C, including water content.Despite the limited resources, the interventions were efficiently implemented by the participating barangays [villages] and schools. However, sustainability of intensified vegetables, roots, and tubers consumption promotion is questionable or dependent on political will.
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