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Research Supporting Health Literacy, Food Literacy, Family Engagement, and Wellness Education
DragonBite Academy's educational framework is informed by research from public health, nutrition, child development, health literacy, food literacy, and family engagement disciplines. The studies below represent examples of evidence that helped shape our approach.
Health literacy helps individuals and families understand health information and make informed health decisions.
Berkman ND, Sheridan SL, Donahue KE, Halpern DJ, Crotty K. Health Literacy Interventions and Outcomes: An Updated Systematic Review. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2011.
Food literacy programs help children develop practical food skills, nutrition knowledge, and confidence in making healthy choices.
Vaitkeviciute R, Ball LE, Harris N. The relationship between food literacy and dietary intake in adolescents. Public Health Nutrition.
School-based nutrition education programs are associated with improvements in nutrition knowledge and healthy eating behaviors.
Dudley DA et al. A systematic review of nutrition education interventions in schools. Health Education Journal.
Family engagement is associated with improved developmental, educational, and health outcomes for children.
National Academy of Medicine. Building Health Literacy and Family Engagement in Head Start Communities.
Food and nutrition literacy interventions have demonstrated positive effects on children's knowledge, skills, and healthy eating behaviors.
Pourghaznein T et al. Food and Nutrition Literacy Interventions in Children. Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2022.
Important Disclaimer
DragonBite Academy does not claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure disease. Our platform is designed to support education, healthy habit development, family engagement, and wellness learning through evidence-informed approaches.