Date of Award
2003
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Programs for Higher Education
Advisor
Kathryn Hollywood
Committee Member
Dean F. Damon
Committee Member
Barbara Packer
Keywords
analysis, applied dissertation, breakfast programs, child development, children, educational experiences, families, family health, food, health and well-being, intellectual development, knowledge, nonprofit organizations, nutritional deficiencies, nutritional status, nutrition, nutrition education, nutrition instruction, nutrition programs, nutrition classes, parents, positive impact, program evaluation, program objectives, role models, social development, supportive services, survey results, The Kids’ Breakfast Club, well-being
Abstract
This applied dissertation was designed to assess The Kids’ Breakfast Club nutrition program and how it has impacted the lives of participating families. The results of a parent survey were used to help guide The Kids’ Breakfast Club in evaluating the effectiveness of the program and to assist the organization in providing the most appropriate educational experiences for the participants.
The Kids’ Breakfast Club is a nonprofit organization designed to improve the quality of life for children and their families. The organization is dedicated to the empowerment of young children and their families through nutrition, education, positive educational and social experiences, and supportive role models. This comprehensive program assists the development of the whole child and is designed to facilitate the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of young children and their families.
The Kids’ Breakfast Club has several program objectives. One objective is to educate children and their parents about the importance of good nutrition to growth and development and the overall health and well-being of the family. A 2nd objective is to increase knowledge of nutritional content of food on the part of parents and their children.
An analysis of the data revealed the nutrition classes had significant, positive impact on the nutritional status for children and their parents. Parents gained increased knowledge about the importance of good nutrition and how nutrition provides the foundation for the healthy development of their children.