Consumption of Low-Nutrient Energy-Dense Foods and Beverages at School Home and Other Locations Among School Lunch Participants and Nonparticipants

Ronette R. Briefel, Ander Wilson and Philip M. Gleason

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Abstract: At schools, consumption of energy from low-nutrient, energy-dense foods may be reduced by limiting access to competitive foods and beverages, enforcing strong school wellness policies, and minimizing the frequency of offering french fries and similar potato products and higher-fat baked goods in school meals or a la carte.

Keywords: SNDA; Low-Income; Families; School; Food; Environment; NSLP (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 12
Date: 2009-02-28
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