NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 7 results Save | Export
NFSMI Research Summary
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Nettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2014
The NFSMI Research Summary is a continuing series of summaries reporting recently completed research and research-based resources funded by the National Food Service Management Institute. The following research studies are summarized in this article: (1) Succession Planning for Management Level Staff in School Nutrition Programs; (2)…
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, School Policy, Wellness, Training
Food Safety Programs Based on HACCP Principles in School Nutrition Programs: Implementation Status and Factors Related to Implementation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Stinson, Wendy Bounds; Carr, Deborah; Nettles, Mary Frances; Johnson, James T. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2011
Purpose/Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the extent to which school nutrition (SN) programs have implemented food safety programs based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, as well as factors, barriers, and practices related to implementation of these programs. Methods: An online survey was…
Descriptors: School Districts, School Administration, Program Implementation, Breakfast Programs
Special Food and Nutrition Needs in School Nutrition Programs
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Molaison, Elaine Fontenot; Nettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2010
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence of special food and/or nutrition needs in school nutrition programs. In addition, researchers focused on the issues surrounding these needs and the role of the school nutrition (SN) directors and managers in meeting these needs. Methods: An expert panel was used to…
Descriptors: Incidence, Nutrition, Health Needs, Special Needs Students
The Non-Participation Survey: Understanding Why High School Students Choose Not to Eat School Lunch
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Asperin, Amelia Estepa; Nettles, Mary Frances; Carr, Deborah H. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2010
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this project was to develop and validate a survey that will enable school nutrition (SN) directors and managers to identify and address issues affecting the non-participation of high school students in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Methods: The research was conducted in two phases. Qualitative data…
Descriptors: High Schools, Focus Groups, Lunch Programs, Nutrition
Best Practices for Serving Students with Special Food and/or Nutrition Needs in School Nutrition Programs
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Castillo, Alexandra; Carr, Deborah; Nettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2010
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this research project was to identify goals and establish best practices for school nutrition (SN) programs that serve students with special food and/or nutrition needs based on the four practice categories identified in previous National Food Service Management Institute, Applied Research Division (NFSMI, ARD)…
Descriptors: Child Health, Food Service, School Nurses, Nutrition
Recess before Lunch Programs in Elementary Schools: Perceptions and Practices of School Professionals
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Bounds, Wendy; Nettles, Mary Frances; Johnson, James T. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2009
Purpose/Objectives: The objectives of this study were to examine the perceptions of school nutrition directors, principals/assistant principals, and teachers regarding issues important to consider when scheduling recess in relation to lunch, and to describe practices related to successfully implementing a recess before lunch program. Methods: A…
Descriptors: Principals, Scheduling, Elementary Schools, Focus Groups
Identification of the Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills Needed by School Nutrition Assistants in the Current Environment
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Nettles, Mary Frances; Carr, Deborah H.; Cater, Jerry B.; Federico, Holly A. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2009
Purpose/Objectives: Study objectives were to identify the functional areas, competencies, knowledge, and skills needed by effective school nutrition (SN) assistants in the current SN environment, and determine at what point the SN assistant should be able to know/perform the knowledge/skill statement, at time of hire or after training. Methods: In…
Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Food Service, Occupational Information, Nutrition