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Effect of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act on the Nutritional Quality of Meals Selected by Students and School Lunch Participation Rates

The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA), which took effect at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, updated the meal patterns and nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) to align with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This study assessed changes in energy and nutrient density More

Keywords: Food service, Nutrition standards, School meal programs, Urban

Date: January 2016

Resource Type: Journal Article

Focus Areas: Nutrition Policy & Programs School & After School

Evaluating the Long-Term Impact on Obesity and Nutrition of Menu Labeling in Schools

The quality and impact of school meal programs could be improved by menu labeling policies, but there is little research about nutrition labeling in schools. This project will utilize existing data as well as ongoing data collection to study the nutritional quality of foods selected by students in a diverse urban school district in Washington More

Keywords: Food service, Menu Labeling, Point-of-decision prompts, School meal programs, Urban

Date: December 2012

Resource Type: Grant Summary

Focus Areas: School & After School