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Matern Child Nutr2026;22(1):e70145.March 1, 2026Journal Article

Evaluation of the Yes to Veg! Programme, a Food Systems Approach to Increase Vegetable Exposure and Agency in Pre-School Age Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Ada Lizbeth Garcia1, Zabrina Zerr1, Irina Martin2, Alison Parrett1
1Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
2Nourish Scotland, Edinburgh, UK.
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Abstract

Children's early years food environment can influence dietary habits. We evaluated Yes to Veg! a 4-week nursery-based programme on pre-school children's vegetable exposure, consumption and agency. A quasi-experimental study in 11 nurseries (6 intervention/5 controls) located in socio-economically deprived areas of Glasgow, Scotland. Yes to Veg! delivered locally grown fresh vegetables once-per-wee…

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