2. Material and Methods
78 girls aged 8-12, attending sports school have volunteered in this study. Two groups were formed as educated
(n=42) and control (n=36) groups. Both groups took a questionnaire consisting of three sections and twenty-four
questions, to determine their initial status. First section of questionnaire determined their age, gender as well as
parents ages and educational status. Second section determined anthropometric characteristics, while the third
section determined their nutrition knowledge and behaviour. At the end of six weeks, the questionnaire was
readministered to both groups to determine changes in nutrition knowledge and behaviour. Research was conducted
using a quasi-experimental model.
Education group received a program consisting of a 1,5 hour slide show, brainstorming and problem-solving
sessions. At the end of the education program, children were given a nutrition booklet and other supportive
educational materials (picture sudoku, puzzles) to use with their families during the six weeks.
Statistical analysis; within-group comparisons independent T test was used. SPSS 14. Packet programme was
used.