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Cooperative Extension

Summary sliced apple research project

Between 2007 and 2008, nearly one-third of US children ages 2-19 were considered overweight or at risk for being overweight. There are various tactics one can use to persuade a child to eat a fruit or vegetable For example, the convenience of fruits and vegetables has led to greater consumption of these items. Children are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables when they are offered in bit-sized pieces.

A study conducted by Cornell University, with the assistance of Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Extension and six middle schools in Wayne County, New York, showed an increase of 32% in the number of all students who took apples when they were sliced. Further analysis showed that children who took apples wasted 30% less when the apples were sliced. The school districts that were part of the research project were Gananda, North Rose-Wolcott, Red Creek, Sodus, Wayne and Williamson.

March 30, 2012