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The Accuracy And Feasibility Of Production Records To Measure Food Selection In School Cafeterias, Erin R. Krafka, Ellen M. Claiborne
The Accuracy And Feasibility Of Production Records To Measure Food Selection In School Cafeterias, Erin R. Krafka, Ellen M. Claiborne
Master of Public Health Program Student Publications
Background: New meal pattern requirements have recently been introduced and emphasize the serving of vegetable subgroups. These regulations ensure students are offered certain food items, and the selection and consumption of these items are essential to track their progress and effectiveness. This study investigates whether production records are a feasible tool in tracking selection across time by comparing production records with direct observation of food selection in the lunchroom.
Methods: Food selection was measured through direct observation and production records for two consecutive weeks. The frequencies of daily items served were entered into Excel and each food item was coded …