Food production is one of the major contributors to environmental damage. Adaptations in
our food choices are needed to preserve resources for the needs of future generations. More …

School meals can play an integral role in improving children's diets and addressing health
disparities. Initiatives and policies to increase consumption have the potential to ensure …

Background Food waste studies have been used for more than 40 years to assess nutrient
intake, dietary quality, menu performance, food acceptability, cost, and effectiveness of …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Changes to policies at the federal, state, and local levels over
the last decade have influenced the school nutrition environment and services. METHODS …

Background School meal programs have a large reach and thus are ideal environments in
which to implement interventions targeting improved youth eating behaviors and reduced …

Intervening in the food environment is critical to improve the diets and nutrition of children
and adolescents. Little is known about the most effective interventions targeting children and …

The transformation of food consumption in wealthy economies is regarded as an essential
measure to reach global sustainability goals. However, existing policies and research …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND There is a growing interest in low‐cost interventions that modify
obesogenic environments and encourage positive behavior change. We conducted a …

Context: Federal regulation mandates that the US National School Lunch Program nutrition
standards align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. As students consume a …

Background One of the driving factors of dietary overconsumption throughout the last
decennia is the increase of food portion sizes. Larger portions induce higher daily energy …