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The Impact Of Competitive Foods On Children’S Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: An Observational Plate Waste Study, Janie W. Cole, Christopher R. Aloia, Lacy M. Dodd, Kathy B. Knight
The Impact Of Competitive Foods On Children’S Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: An Observational Plate Waste Study, Janie W. Cole, Christopher R. Aloia, Lacy M. Dodd, Kathy B. Knight
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Little is known about the effect of competitive foods on children’s consumption of lunch meals in elementary schools in Mississippi. The objective of this observational study was to examine how competitive food purchases affect entrée, fruit, and vegetable consumption using the quarter-waste method. A total of 862 meals and purchase of competitive foods were observed. Children who purchased ice cream or pudding were 1.6 times more likely to throw away more than 50% of their entrée, 3.5 times more likely to not eat their vegetables, and more than two times more likely to not eat their fruit than children who …
Competitive Food Policy Implementation In Kentucky Schools, Paula Gisler
Competitive Food Policy Implementation In Kentucky Schools, Paula Gisler
Theses and Dissertations--Nursing
This study was designed to explore the literature on competitive food policy implementation (CFPI); examines demographic and school factors associated with CFPI; and explores the experiences of school leaders and staff in CFPI using a proposed theoretical framework to guide the research. Competitive foods are those sold in vending machines, a la carte settings, fundraisers, class parties and other venues which compete with foods offered through the national school lunch and breakfast programs. Competitive foods have traditionally been of low nutritional value and high energy density. CFPI may be effective in reducing student calorie intake and BMI. However, evaluation of …