RE-AIM analysis of a community-partnered policy, systems, and environment approach to increasing consumption of healthy foods in schools serving low-income populations.
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DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibz116
Abstract: Prevalences of childhood overweight and obesity represent major public health concerns. School-based policy strategies represent one approach to increasing access to healthy foods; however, overall health impact of such initiatives is often overlooked. We undertook… read more here.
Keywords: policy; healthy foods; wellness policy; school ... See more keywords
Local Data for Action: Statewide Dissemination of School Wellness Policy Evaluations in Wisconsin.
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DOI: 10.1177/1524839920973650
Abstract: School settings can influence child health, including physical activity and diet, through the promotion of high-quality wellness policies. Many studies have analyzed the quality of school wellness policies, but evidence is lacking regarding the dissemination… read more here.
Keywords: policy; wellness policy; school; dissemination ... See more keywords
District Wellness Policy Nutrition Standards Are Associated with Healthier District Food Procurement Practices in the United States
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DOI: 10.3390/nu12113417
Abstract: Food procurement policies often exist to require that schools purchase foods with specific nutrient standards. Such policies are increasingly being used with the hope of improving access to healthier foods and beverages. Local wellness policies,… read more here.
Keywords: district; wellness policy; nutrition; nutrition standards ... See more keywords
State Wellness Policy Requirement Laws Matter for District Wellness Policy Comprehensiveness and Wellness Policy Implementation in the United States
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DOI: 10.3390/nu13010188
Abstract: Beginning with the school year 2006–2007, U.S. school districts participating in the federal Child Nutrition Programs were required to adopt and implement a local wellness policy (LWP) that included goals and/or standards for nutrition education,… read more here.
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Can Monitoring Make It Happen? An Assessment of How Reporting, Monitoring, and Evaluation Can Support Local Wellness Policy Implementation in US Schools
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DOI: 10.3390/nu13010193
Abstract: US school districts participating in federal child nutrition programs are required to develop a local wellness policy (LWP). Each district is allowed flexibility in policy development, including the approaches used for policy reporting, monitoring, and… read more here.
Keywords: policy; wellness policy; implementation; wellness ... See more keywords