Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Clinical Nutrition
Date of Award
8-2007
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Elizabeth F. Lowe
Committee Members
Alison K. Schaefer, Amelia Brown
Abstract
Parents of elementary school children in the small, rural area of Unicoi County, TN were surveyed to determine their attitudes toward health, nutrition, and Unicoi County Schools' Wellness Policy. Elementary school classrooms were randomly chosen to receive surveys for the children's parents to return by mail. Data were compiled and analyzed using SPSS software. Over 99% of parents stated that nutrition education in schools was important, and 96% stated schools played an important role in their child's health. The assessment provided meaningful data and laid groundwork for future nutrition education programs. The research showed rural, lower-income parents are supportive of positive nutritional changes in schools.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Audrey Lynn, "Evaluation of an Elementary School Wellness Concept in Rural East Tennessee." (2007). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2128. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2128
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.