ArticleHealth promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice2021
Children's perceptions of a Centrally Procured School Food Program in southwestern Ontario, Canada.
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- Promoting healthy school food environments and nutrition in Canada: a systematic review of interventions, policies, and programs.Nutrition reviews · 2025Pooled it
- Food vendors in the school foodscape: roles, challenges and opportunities for improving child nutrition.Journal of public health research · 2026Article
- Identifying barriers and facilitators to increase fibre intakes in UK primary school children and exploring the acceptability of intervention components: a UK qualitative study.Public health nutrition · 2024Article
- Parental support for free school lunches in Australian primary schools: associated factors and perceived barriers.Public health nutrition · 2023Article
- Exploring Australian children's perceptions of a school-provided lunch model using a story completion method.Health promotion international · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionThis qualitative study investigates children's perceptions of the influences of a Centrally Procured School Food Program on their dietary behaviours and their recommendations on how to improve the program.
methodsThe observations of 208 students aged 9 to 14 years (Grades 5-8) at 21 elementary schools were collected through focus groups in 2017/18. The larger intervention consisted of a 10-week program offering daily snacks (i.e. fruit, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, meat alternatives) for elementary school children in southwestern Ontario, Canada.
resultsThe participants' overall impressions of the program were positive. They noted reduced hunger, increased energy and improved nutrition. Many children felt that the program changed their dietary patterns at home as well as at school, particularly in terms of eating more fruit and vegetables. The snack program also enabled children to try healthy foods.
conclusionMost participants considered the program to be beneficial in promoting healthy eating. Participants recommended adding educational activities, expanding the variety of foods and increasing child involvement in selecting and preparing foods.
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