5. Conclusions
This study highlights the effectiveness of a carefully designed and meticulously executed kindergarten meal plan in increasing the daily intake of vegetables, whole grains, and nuts in 5–6-year-old children. In addition, this study points to the participants’ excessive salt consumption, mainly due to its overuse in kindergartens and household kitchens. The findings underscore the need for additional strategies to promote consistent implementation of dietary guidelines in meal planning and preparation in kindergartens. Because the intake of healthy food groups is inadequate among children worldwide, these findings provide an example of how to improve the daily nutrition of children in educational settings with regulated nutrition.