Objective To gain an understanding of children's perceptions of the healthiness of foods
commonly served at school lunches and how these relate to their preferences in order to …

Background The implementation of nutrition policies in schools has been recommended as
a strategy to improve child dietary intake. Internationally, research suggests that the majority …

Objective: To assess the nutritional quality of student canteen purchases at recess and
lunch, including:(i) the mean energy (kilojoules), saturated fat (grams), total sugar (grams) …

ObjectiveRecently, school meal composition regulations have been implemented in France
in order to improve the nutritional status of children. The present study investigated the link …

Objective: To determine differences in the contribution of foods and beverages to energy
consumed in and out of school, and to compare consumption patterns between school …

ObjectiveAt the time of the study a number of schools within Wales had shortened the
amount of time they allow for lunch break. The study investigated the association between …

ObjectiveTo describe and compare food and nutrient intakes in New Zealand (NZ) children
on schooldays and non-schooldays. DesignSecondary analysis of cross-sectional data from …

Background Government standards are now in place for children's school meals but not for
lunches prepared at home. The aim of this trial is to improve the content of children's packed …

School food has changed dramatically in the past 10 years. Across the UK, and indeed in
other European countries, the USA, Brazil, China, across Africa and elsewhere, the impetus …

Background Norwegian children have a lower intake of fruit, vegetables, and a higher intake
of unhealthy snacks compared to dietary guidelines. Such dietary inadequacies may be …