Effects of a peer modelling and rewards-based intervention to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in children
European Journal of Clinical NutritionPublished 26 February 2004
C. Fergus Lowe, Pauline J. Horne, Katy Tapper, M Bowdery, Christine Egerton
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The peer modelling and rewards-based intervention was shown to be effective in bringing about substantial increases in children's consumption of, and expressed liking for, fruit and vegetables.
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