This study aims to evaluate the effects of a school-based nutrition education program and the implementation of a school dietitian model on primary school students in Mardin, Türkiye. A total of 67 fourth-grade students were randomized into intervention (n=32) and control (n=35) groups. The intervention group received an eight-week classroom-based nutrition education program, while their parents received four weeks of parent-focused education. Outcomes were measured using the Nutrition Knowledge Test, Nutrition Attitude Scale, Nutrition Behavior Scale, Child Physical Activity Questionnaire, and anthropometric assessments including weight, height, BMI, and waist circumference. The study seeks to determine whether dietitian-led school-based nutrition education can improve children's nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours, as well as influence anthropometric measures. Findings from this trial are expected to inform future strategies for integrating school dietitians and structured nutrition education into primary schools in Türkiye.
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Nutrition Knowledge Score
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up.
Nutrition Attitude Score
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up.
Nutrition Behaviour Score
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up.