This study will provide a rare assessment of the Child Nutrition Commodity Food Program, examining the nutrition quality of the foods made available by the program, the manner in which it operates, how school districts make use of the program and how the program assists or impedes school districts in complying with USDA school meal standards and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The proposed study includes secondary data analysis, a focus group, key informant interviews and a concluding stakeholder meeting for the presentation of the study’s findings and the development of policy recommendations.
Start Date: June 2006
ID #: 57925
Principal Investigator: Kenneth Hecht, LLB
Organization: California Food Policy Advocates
Funding Round: Round 1
Age Groups: Adolescents (grades 9 to 12), Elementary-age children (grades K to 5), Young adolescents (grades 6 to 8)
States: California, National
Keywords: Commodity foods, Food service, Nutrition standards, School meal programs
Resource Type: Grant Summary
Focus Areas: Nutrition Policy & Programs, School & After School
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