Food and nutrition education in Australian primary schools: Parents' perspectives on why, when and how

We examined Australian parents' opinions of primary school food and nutrition education (FNE) via a cross-sectional survey that collected quantitative qualitative data. Most parents agreed schools should teach FNE, starting at either the first or second year delivered weekly fortnightly for approximately 1–2 h. The majority believed FNE could be incorporated into several subjects. Many taught to ensure equity promote healthy eating among children. Consideration about programmes help design deliver more effective programmes.