Aims To qualitatively evaluate the optimal intervention (food-voucher approach vs. free daily
meal distribution), aimed at reducing food insecurity and promoting healthy eating among …

Background Aim of this cluster randomized trial was to examine the impact of a school
feeding programme combining healthy meals provision and educational activities to reduce …

School meals can have a key function in promoting children's health. However, simply
providing a free school meal is not a guarantee that pupils will eat the food. The purpose of …

Background: We had a unique opportunity to establish the extent of food insecurity and the
potential impact of a large-scale school-based nutritional program, in low-socioeconomic …

The link between school feeding programmes (SFP) and the promotion of healthy eating
and health is being explored in studies performed in different countries. The coronavirus …

Cost has been reported as the main barrier to healthy eating in vulnerable groups. We
aimed to evaluate the effect of a nutrition education intervention on adherence to …

Objectives This study aimed to analyze the relationship between food insecurity and school
meal consumption, adjusted for sociodemographic variables. Methods This cross-sectional …

Objectives To examine (1) parental perceptions of school meals and (2) student meal
participation before and after the implementation of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act …

Background Primary schools are increasingly used as arenas for public health initiatives.
The aim of this study was to assess a primary school-based food intervention. Methods The …

Background School-based meal programs can promote healthy dietary intake in youth.
However, limited data exist regarding the impact of income-targeted school meal programs …