SynthesisThe Journal of school health2023
School Nutrition Environment and Services: Policies and Practices That Promote Healthy Eating Among K-12 Students.
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- Opportunities in the Extended Day: Approaches for Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Eating During Out-of-School Time.The Journal of school health · 2023Pooled it
- Improving the adoption of a school-based nutrition program: findings from a collaborative network of randomised trials.Implementation science : IS · 2025Trial
- Associations between school meal attendance, dietary intake and nutritional status in Spanish school-aged children: a cross-sectional study.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Measuring change in school-based practices that promote children's healthy eating and active living: a psychometric study.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Observational
- A Regional Scoping Review of School-Based Nutrition Interventions Conducted Across Nordic Countries.Health science reports · 2026Review
- Impact of a Chicago Public Schools Network Specialist Supporting Health and Wellness Policy Implementation on Student Grades.The Journal of school health · 2026Article
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- Measuring Policy, Systems, and Environmental Changes at Elementary Schools Involved in SNAP-Ed New Mexico Programming, 2018-2022.Preventing chronic disease · 2024Article
- Coordinated Approach: Comprehensive Policy and Action Planning.The Journal of school health · 2023Review
- A Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Approach to Support Student Physical Activity and Nutrition: Introduction/Methods.The Journal of school health · 2023Review
- Transforming Evidence Into Action: A Commentary on School-Based Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention Research.The Journal of school health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundChanges to policies at the federal, state, and local levels over the last decade have influenced the school nutrition environment and services.
methodsThis systematic review includes an analysis of individual research articles and government reports published from 2010 to 2021 that examine interventions to improve the school nutrition environment and services and increase the availability, selection, and consumption of healthier foods and beverages in K-12 schools in the United States.
resultsNutrition standards for school meals and food outside of meals improved access to healthier options in school. Providing school nutrition professionals with professional development, improving the palatability of school meals, offering taste tests, pre-slicing fruit, providing recess before lunch, offering incentives for trying healthier options, and providing access to drinking water resulted in increased selection and consumption of healthier items. There were inconclusive or mixed findings for some intervention strategies including adequate seat time for meals.
conclusionsDespite demonstrated improvements to school meal programs and competitive foods, more work is needed to change the selection and consumption of healthier options among K-12 students. Schools can use multiple interventions to improve the school nutrition environment and services and help students adopt food and beverage choices that support health.
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