I like to let you know that we work on two programmes in the Netherlands:
- EU-Schoolfruit and veggieprogramme
- Tastelessons
From both programmes there is no research done in relation to obesity.
Research is done on Tastelessons (Smaaklessen) in the past year.
http://library.wur.nl/WebQuery/clc/2149122
Some effects on nutritional behaviour are found.
The EU-Schoolfruit and veggieprogramme in the Netherlands is not evaluated in relation to nutritional behaviour and obesity but I believe that the impact on nutrition behaviour is significant. More and more schools have rules about fruit and vegetables in the school. I see a change during the last 10 years.
Children and parents love the programme. I hope we can do research in the future.
It would also be worth full to compare EU-Schoolfruit initiatives.
Kind regards,
Marlies Willemsen-Regelink
Projectleider Smaaklessen en EU-Schoolfruit en -groente
Marlies Willemsen-Regelink