Delphi method to get consensus about education methodologies in healthy eating for third to fifth school-age children, their parents and teachers Método Delphi para buscar consenso sobre metodologías educativas en alimentación saludable para alumnos de te

Abstract

© 2016, Grupo Aula Medica S.A. All rights reserved. Objective: To know nutrition, education and gastronomic expert opinion to get consensus about education methodologies in healthy food topics for third to fi fth school-age children, their parents and teachers, with the Delphi method. Methods: A questionnaire was developed with the results of surveys and focus groups in children, parents and teachers made previously. The questionnaire was mailed to 51 experts in nutrition, education and gastronomic in a fi rst round. The results were analyzed and forwarded in a second round with the subjects without consensus, with 38 experts answering the questionnaire. Results: Food habits can be modifi ed at school with cooking workshops with chefs or monitors in an experiential learning and with school gardens. Parents and teachers should have cooking skills to educate children in healthy food. Children should do a rational management of their money at school buying healthy food. For this purpose i