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ArticlePublic health nutrition2025

Policy

Danika Pillay, Ajmol Ali, Carol Wham

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Danika PillaySchool of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey Universityhttps://ror.org/052czxv31, Auckland, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0002-1487-4011
Ajmol AliSchool of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey Universityhttps://ror.org/052czxv31, Auckland, New Zealand.
Carol WhamSchool of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey Universityhttps://ror.org/052czxv31, Auckland, New Zealand.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo examine how school food policies and perceived barriers influence food provision in New Zealand primary school canteens, using the 'Healthy Food and Drink Guidance for Schools'.

designCross-sectional analyses of school food menus and school food policy and practices surveys completed by school leaders/principals.

settingNew Zealand primary schools.

participants239 primary schools completed the school food policies and practices survey, and eighty schools provided canteen menus.

resultsMost schools reported having a healthy food and drink policy in their school (76·2 %) and promoted healthy eating during school hours (87·4 %). Two-thirds (69·5 %) identified barriers to healthy food and drink provision, most commonly the convenience of ready-made foods (39·3 %), and resistance from parents (34·3 %). The number of reported barriers was not a significant predictor for the presence of a school food policy (OR-1·034,

conclusionsAlthough most New Zealand primary schools had healthy food policies, this was not consistently reflected in healthy food items on canteen menus. Further research is needed to understand how systemic barriers, such as cost, convenience and parental influence, affect policy implementation and school food provision.

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Diet, HealthyFood ServicesNutrition PolicySchoolsChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleNew ZealandSurveys and QuestionnairesChildhood nutritionFood policyHealthy Active LearningMenu auditPolicy evaluationSchool food environmentTraffic-light guidance

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PMID41114431
PMCPMC12722081

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