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Competitive Foods in Schools - Revenue and Nutrition Research

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This book examines the complex relationship between revenue needs and nutrition standards in American schools. It explores how competitive foods, often sold via vending machines, school stores, and snack bars, impact student diets. While many schools rely on these a la carte items to fund food services or school fundraising, these products face criticism for having low nutritional value. The text investigates how these sales can conflict with public efforts to prevent obesity and improve childhood nutrition. It provides a detailed look at the tension between generating necessary school funds and adhering to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act standards within the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program frameworks.

Key Features

Examines the role of competitive foods and a la carte items in school environments.

Analyzes revenue issues related to vending machines, school stores, and snack bars.

Discusses the impact of snack sales on the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

Explores the connection between school food service funding and nutritional standards.

Provides research regarding nutrition standards and efforts to prevent childhood obesity.

Product Specifications

Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
11 February 2014
Listed Since
06 September 2013

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