Does lateral (i.e., left-right) display patterns of food items influence choice? More specifically, would displaying healthy items (such as salads) on the left and unhealthy items (such as burgers) on the right lead to different choice outcomes than displaying the …
The CDC conducted a School Health Policy and Practices Study (SHPPS) in 2012, the results of which were released in August 2013. The study involved …
There is substantial evidence that children are not eating the recommended amounts of healthy fruits and vegetables. In an effort to motivate children to eat more fruits and vegetables, school cafeterias are now required to offer a fruit or vegetable …
While evidence about the benefits of eating local food continues to build, farm-to-school endeavors present challenges when considering unique needs of school foodservice operations. Many districts encounter a variety of barriers to incorporating locally grown food in school cafeteria menus. …
Talking to young children about their health can be challenging—is it better to grab their attention by warning against unhealthy practices or to encourage healthy ones? Preschool children are just developing their skills, especially nutrition and physical activity habits, and …
Researchers found that placing fruit under a spotlight can increase fruit selection. That got us thinking – what about vegetables? They are typically selected by fewer than 50% of students. When vegetables are served on the tray, it is typically …
The Administrative Review is a comprehensive evaluation of school meals programs in school food authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. State Agencies are required to review each SFA every three years. The Healthy, Hunger-Free …
Teaching students about good nutrition can start right in the school cafeteria! This short educational video guides students though the components of a National School Lunch Program compliant meal that includes: vegetables, fruits, grains, protein, and milk.
Many schools have recess-time right after lunch so that when students are finished eating they can engage in physical activities before afternoon classes. Researchers from Brigham Young University and Cornell University hypothesized that students may be less likely to finish …
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 …
