DH has reported on the effectiveness of its programme to offer fruit to children in primary school, the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS). The programme has now been operating for at least four years across the country and this is the third evaluation. The study found that children receiving SFVS do eat more fruit and vegetables and that this does appear to shape longer term eating habits. This school-based intervention does not, however, impact substantially on home diet.
Meanwhile the press has had fun with a cohort study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, which found that increased fruit and vegetable consumption appeared to have minimal impact on cancer risk. NHS Choices’ Behind the Headlines site gives a helpful account of the study.
Meanwhile the press has had fun with a cohort study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, which found that increased fruit and vegetable consumption appeared to have minimal impact on cancer risk. NHS Choices’ Behind the Headlines site gives a helpful account of the study.
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