Table 2

Quality appraisal

  1. Was the research design appropriate to address the aims of the research?

  2. Was the data collected in a way that addressed the research issue?

  3. Was the data analysis sufficiently rigorous?

  4. Is there a clear statement of the study findings?

  5. Are there limitations or weaknesses of the study acknowledged?

  6. Is the research valuable?

Q1Q2Q3Q4Q5Q6
American Academy of Family Physicians, 1998UnclearYesNoYes
Asp et al48UnclearYes
Cuerda et al35YesYesUnclearYesNoYes
Deen et al47UnclearYesNoYes
Deakin University Strategic Teaching and Learning Grant Steering Committee38YesYesUnclearNoYes
Jhpiego & Save the Children45YesYesYesYesNoYes
Lindsley et al36YesYesYesYesNoYes
Maillet and Young44UnclearYesNoYes
Sierpina et al21UnclearYesYes
Young et al46YesYesYesYesYesYes
ICGN Undergraduate Nutrition Education Implementation Group39UnclearYes