Study examines preschoolers’ responses to seafood safety, sustainability concepts.

Abstract

The authors recently conducted a study in which 3- to 5-year-old pupils were introduced to seafood safety and sustainability. The study used cartoon logos to identify the two concepts and ideas associated with them. While both cartoons were identically important before the instruction on seafood began, the logo for safety grew in importance to older pupils after the study program. Results also suggested that children are more likely to prefer processed seafood over fresh forms.