ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Perceptions of School Management on the Relationship between School Nutrition and Development of Non-Communicable Diseases in a Rural South African District: A Qualitative Study.
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- Traditional diets and cultural beliefs affecting diabetes prevention and control in Africa.Journal of public health research · 2026Review
- Transforming South Africa's school nutrition programme for educational success: A review on challenges and prospects.Journal of public health research · 2025Review
- Public Opinion Study on School Health Education Programs: Family Needs Assessment Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Stakeholder Perspectives on the School Food Environment: Insights from South African Learners-A Pilot Study.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Toward the upscaling of school nutrition programs in Dubai: An exploratory study.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
Globally, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) were responsible for 41 million deaths in 2016, with the majority of these occurring in low- and middle-income countries. These diseases are on the rise as a result of unhealthy, low-quality, and unbalanced diets, which have resulted in overweight and obesity. The National School Nutrition Program (NSNP) was created to regulate the foods sold to schoolchildren. The aim of this study was to ascertain school management teams' perspectives on the relationship between the NSNP and the development of lifestyle diseases. A phenomenological qualitative study using focus group discussions among 16 purposively selected members of the school management teams were conducted in Mt Frere, Eastern Cape in 2016. The narrative data were analyzed using Tesch's eight-phase thematic analysis approach. The data analysis revealed two themes (NSNP and the vendor system) and six sub-themes. The NSNP was viewed as making a significant contribution to children's food security, thereby improving academic output. However, reengineering of the NSNP was needed through improved budgeting and inclusion of breakfast in the menu to control NCDs risk factors. The current implementation of the vendor system did not support reduction of NCDs risk factors. Improved implementation of the guide to the vendor system is needed.
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