Manoeuvring between regulations to achieve locally accepted results: analysis of school meals in Latvia and Finland
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DOI: 10.1007/s12571-018-0856-6
Abstract: Rather than having a consistent food policy, countries often tend to regulate food from the margins of other policy domains such as agricultural, environmental, welfare or educational policies. Regulatory interventions perceive food as an instrument… read more here.
Keywords: regulations achieve; school meals; policy; food ... See more keywords
The public's opinions on a new school meals policy for childhood obesity prevention in the U.S.: A social media analytics approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2017.04.013
Abstract: OBJECTIVES This study investigates the public's opinions on a new school meals policy for childhood obesity prevention, discovers aspects concerning those opinions, and identifies possible gender and regional differences in the U.S. METHODS We collected… read more here.
Keywords: school meals; policy; public opinions; meals policy ... See more keywords
Impact of school meals on educational outcomes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980022000799
Abstract: Abstract Objective: This study evaluated the impact of the Addis Ababa School Feeding Program (SFP) on educational outcomes. Design: Single-group repeated measurement/longitudinal study design and multistage stratified sampling design were followed. Effect sizes estimates, repeated… read more here.
Keywords: educational outcomes; ababa ethiopia; school meals; attendance ... See more keywords
A kitchen at the heart of a school – an investigation into school meals in the Republic of Ireland
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DOI: 10.1080/03323315.2021.1929393
Abstract: Free school meals provide support to vulnerable families in the Republic of Ireland. Funding is allocated as part of an anti-poverty strategy. An investigation was carried out to discover if the sc... read more here.
Keywords: school meals; school; investigation; republic ireland ... See more keywords
Accuracy of portion size estimation by canteen and school staff on school meals
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.255
Abstract: A correct estimation of food portions is essential for canteen and school staff involved on school meals, affecting children's nutritional status. Thus, it is essential evaluate food portions perception, aiming to improve benefits provided by… read more here.
Keywords: school meals; staff; school staff; school ... See more keywords
Sustainable and acceptable school meals through optimization analysis: an intervention study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12937-020-00579-z
Abstract: Background School meals hold considerable potential to shape children’s diets and reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE)—in the short and long term. This study applied linear optimization to develop a GHGE-reduced, nutritionally adequate, and affordable… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; school meals; waste; school ... See more keywords
Partnering to Strengthen School Meals Programs in a Southeastern School District
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DOI: 10.1353/cpr.2018.0053
Abstract: Abstract:Background: School meals have the potential to improve diet quality for millions of students across the United States.Objectives: Evaluate the feasibility of the FAV5 program, which aims to strengthen school meals by increasing appeal of… read more here.
Keywords: school meals; child nutrition; school; fav5 program ... See more keywords
Physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory carachterization of Manipuça jellies for municipal school meals of Fortaleza-CE
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DOI: 10.1590/0100-29452018728
Abstract: This research aimed to characterize the physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory characterization of manipuçá (Mouriri cearensis Huber) jellies as an alternative to school meals of an elementary public school in Fortaleza-CE. The fruits, in maturation… read more here.
Keywords: school meals; physical chemical; chemical microbiological; microbiological sensory ... See more keywords
Facilitating Factors and Opportunities for Local Food Purchases in School Meals in Spain
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18042009
Abstract: The objective of this study is to explore the facilitating factors and opportunities that can promote the implementation of local food purchase (LFP) in Spanish school meals in the opinions of key informants (IK). A… read more here.
Keywords: school meals; local food; factors opportunities; facilitating factors ... See more keywords
Impact of a Teacher Intervention to Encourage Students to Eat School Lunch
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811553
Abstract: While school meals are often the healthiest option for students, lunch participation remains relatively low. Few approaches for increasing participation have leveraged teachers’ potential social influence. We determined if a teacher intervention about the benefits… read more here.
Keywords: school meals; lunch; school lunch; school ... See more keywords
Universal School Meals and Associations with Student Participation, Attendance, Academic Performance, Diet Quality, Food Security, and Body Mass Index: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3390/nu13030911
Abstract: The school environment plays an important role in children’s diets and overall health, and policies for universal free school meals have the potential to contribute to positive child health outcomes. This systematic review evaluates studies… read more here.
Keywords: school meals; participation; systematic review; school ... See more keywords