Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 39, Issue 5 , Pages 281-285 , September 2007

Impact of a Nutrition Education Curriculum on Snack Choices of Children Ages Six and Seven Years

  • Oksana Matvienko, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Oksana Matvienko, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nutrition, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, University of Northern Iowa, 147 Wellness/Recreation Center, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0241; Phone: (319) 273-3613; Fax: (319) 273-5958

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PII: S1499-4046(07)00092-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2007.01.004

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 39, Issue 5 , Pages 281-285 , September 2007

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