SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Identification and Evaluation of Tools Utilised for Measuring Food Provision in Childcare Centres and Primary Schools: A Systematic Review.
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- Food provision in daycare: perspective of daycare staff and parents in association with nutrient intake and dietary diversity of under-five children.Journal of nutritional science · 2026Article
- Validity of Weighed and Digital Photography Diet Estimation Study in a Childcare Setting.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025Article
- Social Protection Programs and Their Support for Promoting Access to Nutrient-Dense Foods for Vulnerable Communities in South Africa.Current developments in nutrition · 2025Review
- Developing and using a School Menu Healthiness Assessment Tool to analyse school food provision in Wales.Public health nutrition · 2025Article
- Correction: Elford et al. Identification and Evaluation of Tools Utilised for Measuring Food Provision in Childcare Centres and Primary Schools: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Environmental sustainability and food provision in the early childhood and education setting.Public health nutrition · 2023Article
- Children's Dietary Intake by Early Care and Education Setting in the US Affiliated Pacific.Journal of nutrition education and behavior · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundChildren aged 2-11 years spend significant hours per week in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and primary schools. Whilst considered important environments to influence children's food intake, there is heterogeneity in the tools utilised to assess food provision in these settings. This systematic review aimed to identify and evaluate tools used to measure food provision in ECEC and primary schools.
methodsThe Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) was followed. Publications (2003-2020) that implemented, validated, or developed measurement tools to assess food provision within ECEC or primary schools were included. Two reviewers extracted and evaluated studies, cross checked by a third reviewer and verified by all authors. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Criteria Checklist (QCC) was used to critically appraise each study.
resultsEighty-two studies were included in the review. Seven measurement tools were identified, namely, Menu review; Observation; Weighed food protocol; Questionnaire/survey; Digital photography; Quick menu audit; and Web-based menu assessment. An evidence-based evaluation was conducted for each tool.
conclusionsThe weighed food protocol was found to be the most popular and accurate measurement tool to assess individual-level intake. Future research is recommended to develop and validate a tool to assess service-level food provision.
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