Samples of research evidence that link this activity to outcomes:
Commercial kitchen operation

Research citation

Evidence strength

Related outcome: Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables increases
Mikkelsen, Mette V., et al. “A Systematic Review of Types of Healthy Eating Interventions in Preschools.” Nutrition Journal, vol. 13, June 2014, p. 56. BioMed Central, doi:10.1186/1475-2891-13-56. View
Strong
Related outcome: Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables increases
What Works - School Fruit & Vegetable Gardens. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=114&id=278. Accessed 1 Mar. 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables increases
What Works - Community Gardens. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=114&id=290. Accessed 1 Mar. 2018. View
Growing
Related outcome: Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables increases
Ohly, Heather, et al. “A Systematic Review of the Health and Well-Being Impacts of School Gardening: Synthesis of Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence.” BMC Public Health, vol. 16, Mar. 2016, p. 286. BioMed Central, doi:10.1186/s12889-016-2941-0. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Obesity rate decreases
What Works - School Fruit & Vegetable Gardens. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=114&id=278. Accessed 1 Mar. 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Obesity rate decreases
What Works - Community Gardens. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=114&id=290. Accessed 1 Mar. 2018. View
Growing