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Nutritional education in kindergarten – an analysis of the Romanian preschool curriculum
Nutritional education in kindergarten – an analysis of the Romanian preschool curriculum

Author(s): Simona Ilaș
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Preschool education
Published by: Editura Universității de Vest
Keywords: nutrition; nutritional education; kindergarten; Romanian curriculum; content analysis;

Summary/Abstract: If the guidelines of nutrition education are followed, they will ensure a good health and a high level of comfort in life. Creating healthy eating habits and involvement in sports has a positive impact on children. This article presents a qualitative research regarding the specificity of nutritional education in preschool. The study contains an analysis of the Romanian preschool curriculum from the above-mentioned perspective. The results of the collected data are discussed by taking into account the educational objectives and behaviors as they are listed in the Romanian curriculum, and the nutritional education contents from the angle of the structured activities that take place in kindergarten.

  • Issue Year: 31/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 62-72
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English