The 2010 federal school nutrition standards have helped educate many of our students about new and healthy foods. A recent study by the Harvard School of Public Health showed that the new school meal standards have not lead to an …
Can Concession Stands Profit from a Healthy Makeover?
Nachos, hot-dogs, and buttered popcorn: what do these foods have in common? They are all American sporting event concession stand classics! Concession stands at high school sporting events are often organized by booster clubs who use the stands as a …
Hot or Cold: How State of Mind Influences Food Selection
Why is grocery shopping on an empty stomach such a bad idea? More likely than not some items appear in your cart that were not on the grocery list. Not to mention, your wallet might be a bit thinner than …
Decisions, Decisions: Behavioral Economics in the Lunchroom
Cornell University’s Smarter Lunchrooms Movement works to apply principles from behavioral economics to school lunchroom environments. Because individuals, including students, are influenced by their surroundings, behavioral theory can be applied to encourage healthier behaviors even in school lunchrooms.
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News You can Use: Tips for Your School Newsletter
School newsletters are an effective way to communicate all kinds of information to families in your school or district. Newsletters are a great place to encourage participation in the school lunch program, highlight positive changes like those in the Smarter …
Generating Buy-In From School Administration Officials
While most members of the school community are generally in favor of changes that can improve the school environment for students, one of the challenges that sometimes crops up when a Smarter Lunchroom Makeover is proposed is resistance from the …
Peas before Pizza: Why Food Order Matters in the Lunch Line
Have you ever been to a buffet and filled your plate on the first few offerings, only to find that your favorite dish is last in line? You’re not the only one! Studies conducted by Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics …