Scientists found a way to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables that's more effective than punishments or rewards. Getty Images Convincing kids to eat their greens may take a little magic.

When kids sit down to eat lunch at school, fruits and vegetables may not be their first choice. But with more time at the lunch table, they are more likely to pick up those healthy foods. If we want ...

An outcome expectations questionnaire for fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption among fourth and fifth grade students was developed, pilottested at one school and field-tested at two schools.