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The Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study: Findings and Policy Implications for Improving the Health of U.S. Children

Since children and adolescents spend a large amount of time each day at school and consume a substantial portion of their daily food intake there, it is critical to assess food and beverage availability and what youth are eating in this setting. The national School Nutrition Dietary Assessment (SNDA) studies provide a comprehensive picture of More

Keywords: Body mass index (BMI), Commodity foods, Competitive foods, Food service, Fruits and vegetables, Nutrition standards, School meal programs, Snacks, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Vending machines

Date: February 2009

Resource Type: Journal Article

Focus Areas: Nutrition Policy & Programs School & After School

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The Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study: Findings and Policy Implications for Improving the Health of U.S. Children