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A Comparative Intervention Study on Strategies for Fruit Distribution and Awareness Campaigns in Schools
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet
Summary
This implementation study evaluates two strategies to increase fruit consumption among Swedish students. (1) installing fruit stands in schools and (2) combining fruit stands with a health-awareness campaign. The intervention is implemented in a set of participating schools, each following one of the predefined strategies. Students are asked to use a research app to photograph their meals and snacks during three data-collection periods before, during, and after the intervention. The study collects information on fruit intake, eating patterns, and the number of fruits taken from the stands to assess effectiveness and reduce food waste. The aim is to identify which strategy better supports healthy eating habits in school environments.
Official title: An Interventional Study Evaluating Two Different School Deployment Strategies, Testing the Effects of Onsite Awareness Raising on the Adoption of the Fruit-stands by Local Student Populations
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 19 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2026-01-12
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-02-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Fruit Stand Availability
Free fruit is provided to students through fruit stands placed in central school areas. Two fruit varieties are offered, and fruit uptake is monitored using digital scales integrated into the stands. Students photograph school-provided fruit before eating it and annotate it as "school fruit" in the app, while also documenting all meals and snacks as part of the study protocol.
Awareness Campaign
A school-based awareness campaign is delivered to promote healthy eating and encourage fruit consumption. Activities may include posters, messaging, or informational content. The campaign is implemented alongside the fruit stands to enhance student engagement with the intervention.
Locations (2)
Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet Södermalm
Stockholm, Sweden
Blackebergs gymnasium
Stockholm, Sweden