Publication year: 2011
Source: Child Abuse & Neglect, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 19 August 2011
Ron, Shor
Objectives: To examine how the subject of nutrition is being addressed in the work with children at risk of poor nutrition in educational institutions and what the barriers are which may hinder inclusion of this subject. Methods: A structured questionnaire was constructed for the purpose of this study and was implemented with 111 students in Israel who are working in their internships in educational institutions with children who are exposed to risk factors of poor nutrition (e.g., parental neglect, lack of knowledge, poverty). Results: Participants attributed a high level of importance to integrating nutrition-related components in their work. However, the findings indicate less emphasis on…