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Quality of Home Packed School Lunch Among Children Attending Kindergarten School in Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia, 2026
Sponsor: Jimma University
Summary
A balanced diet is critical for preschool aged children; meals must be sufficiently diverse to provide the essential nutrients required for rapid physical and cognitive development. Because dietary habits established in early childhood often persist into adulthood, prioritizing this age group is a cost-effective investment in long-term national health and productivity. However, the National Food Consumption Survey in Ethiopia indicates a significant gap in dietary quality, with only 20% of households across all age groups consuming five or more food groups. Implementing multi-component nutrition interventions is essential, as these strategies significantly influence both the eating habits and dietary preferences of preschool children.
Official title: Effect of Nutrition Education on the Diet Quality of Home Packed School Lunch Among Preschool Children Attending Kindergarten School in Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia, 2026
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 7 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
451
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2026-04-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Nutrition education
Parent-Focused Component: The intervention group will receive weekly nutrition education delivered through a multi-modal approach involving mHealth (Telegram) and printed materials. Educational content is derived from the Ethiopian Food-Based Dietary Guidelines and evidence-based literature, culturally tailored to the local context. Printed leaflets will be provided in both Amharic and Afan Oromo and will incorporate pictorial aids to ensure accessibility for parents and caregivers with limited literacy levels. Child-Focused Component: Simultaneously, students will participate in bi-weekly nutrition education sessions led by trained nutritionists or health professionals. These sessions are designed based on WHO age-appropriate nutrition education recommendations and will be conducted throughout the duration of the intervention period.
Locations (1)
Jimma University
Jimma, Oromiya, Ethiopia