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Impact of a Novel Multicomponent Nutrition Program on Diet Consumption among Preschool Children
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Sapwarobol Suwimol; Tirapongporn Hataichanok – Child Care in Practice, 2024
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the impact of a novel multicomponent nutrition education program (United for Healthier Kids; U4HK) on the diet consumed during school lunch among preschool children. Methods: The program comprised four tools: hero plates, hero content, hero menus, and hero books and stickers. The program was implemented for 16…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Nutrition, Dietetics, Program Evaluation
Effect of Nutrition Changes on Foods Selected by Students in a Middle School-Based Diabetes Prevention Intervention Program: The HEALTHY Experience
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Mobley, Connie C.; Stadler, Diane D.; Staten, Myrlene A.; El Ghormli, Laure; Gillis, Bonnie; Hartstein, Jill; Siega-Riz, Anna Maria; Virus, Amy – Journal of School Health, 2012
Background: The HEALTHY primary prevention trial developed an integrated multicomponent intervention program to moderate risk factors for type 2 diabetes in middle schools. The nutrition component aimed to improve the quality of foods and beverages served to students. Changes in the School Breakfast Program (SBP), National School Lunch Program…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Prevention, Health Programs, Nutrition
Fresh Food Program Promotes Healthy Eating Habits among Children
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Kish, Stacy – Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, 2008
Communities across the nation are fighting the increased incidence of childhood obesity and Type II diabetes. With funding from USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), a group in Illinois is promoting environmental sustainability and healthy eating habits in young Americans. Seven Generations Ahead's…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Nutrition Instruction, Food, Health Promotion
Compilation of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 and Other Selected Federal Nutrition Statutes. 98th Congress, 2d Session.
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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Agriculture. – 1984
This is a compilation of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 and other selected Federal nutrition statutes, including those relating to the Act and major authorities for domestic commodity distribution. The section on the Act itself covers policy, definitions, establishment, eligibility, issuance and use of coupons, value of allotment, approval of food…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Food, Government Role
Nutrition Services and Foods and Beverages Available at School: Results from the School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006
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O'Toole, Terrence P.; Anderson, Susan; Miller, Clare; Guthrie, Joanne – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: Schools are in a unique position to promote healthy dietary behaviors and help ensure appropriate nutrient intake. This article describes the characteristics of both school nutrition services and the foods and beverages sold outside of the school meals program in the United States, including state- and district-level policies and…
Descriptors: Food Service, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Mail Surveys
Annual Statistical Review, Food and Nutrition Programs, Fiscal Year 1976. Preliminary Report.
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Food and Nutrition Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1976
This preliminary review and analysis of Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) programs covers their activities during the fiscal year 1976. It is divided into two major program areas, Family Food Assistance and Child Nutrition. The Food and Nutrition Service was established in August 1969 to concentrate on the administration of Federal food programs.…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Breakfast Programs, Child Care, Childhood Needs