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Addressing Equity in Rural Schools: Opportunities and Challenges for School Meal Standards Implementation

Few studies examine why rural public schools have weaker policies and practices related to school nutrition environments compared to their urban counterparts. It is important to understand this disparity because federal school meal standards aim for children to access health‐promoting nutrition environments. In this study, we identify challenges and opportunities for the implementation of school More

Keywords: Nutrition standards, Rural, School meal programs, School wellness policies

Date: August 2020

Resource Type: Journal Article

Focus Areas: School & After School

Informing Rural Schools’ Efforts to Sustainably Implement Revised Federal Standards for School Meals and Snacks

Recent federal policies for revised school meals and Smart Snacks standards aimed for all children to have equitable access to health-promoting food environments. However, studies indicate that rural school, particularly at the secondary level, are lagging behind urban schools in the quality of policies and practices. The aims of this study are to: 1) identify More

Keywords: Competitive foods, Food insecurity, Food service, Fruits and vegetables, Nutrition standards, Rural, School meal programs, Snacks, Vending machines, Water

Date: November 2016

Resource Type: Grant Summary