Nutrient Contribution of the School Lunch Program: Implications for Healthy People 2000.

Farris, Rosanne P.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ450853

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Nutrient Contribution of the School Lunch Program: Implications for Healthy People 2000.

Farris, Rosanne P.; And Others

Journal of School Health, v62 n5 p180-84 May 1992

Describes a 15-year study of cardiovascular disease-related nutrients in a school lunch program. According to the findings, although school lunches contributed less than one-third of total daily nutrients, intakes of diet components related to cardiovascular disease risk were excessive. (SM)

Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Dietetics, Disease Control, Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion, Life Style, Longitudinal Studies, Lunch Programs, Nutrition, Public Health

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Louisiana

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