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This study provides data on what children purchase in corner stores located near their schools. The investigators collected data on 833 purchases that students made before and after school at 24 different corner stores. (Surveys were conducted immediately outside the stores after the students exited.) The students purchased an average of 356.6 calories per corner-store visit, and most of them on energy-dense, low-nutritive items.
Published: November 2009
ID #: 63052, 65050
Journal: Pediatrics
Authors: Borradaile KE, Sherman S, Vander Veur SS, et al
Race/Ethnicity: African American or Black, Multi-racial/ethnic
Keywords: Corner store, Food outlet, Snacks, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Urban
Age Groups: Elementary-age children (grades K to 5), Young adolescents (grades 6 to 8)
Focus Areas: Food Access, School & After School
Resource Type: Journal Article
State: Pennsylvania
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