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Position of the American Dietetic Association, School Nutrition Association, and Society for Nutrition Education: Comprehensive School Nutrition Services
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Briggs, Marilyn; Mueller, Constance G.; Fleischhacker, Sheila – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2010
It is the position of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), School Nutrition Association (SNA), and Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) that comprehensive, integrated nutrition services in schools, kindergarten through grade 12, are an essential component of coordinated school health programs and will improve the nutritional status, health,…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Health Programs, Nutrition, Wellness
Healthy Meals, Healthier Kids. Cutting the Fat from School Menus.
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FioRito, Kathy – PTA Today, 1994
Recent research revealed that most school lunches exceed the dietary guidelines for fat content. After explaining the resulting Healthy Kids School Meals Initiative which will overhaul the National School Lunch Program meal pattern, the article makes suggestions of how parents can help their school food service sell more nutritious food. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Health, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education
Role of Child Nutrition Programs in Health Education.
Martin, M. Josephine – 1980
The role of health educators in integrating child nutrition programs into school health education is discussed and issues attending such programs are considered. The importance of breakfast and lunch programs in the school is stressed with particular emphasis on using these programs to instruct children in sound nutritional practices. It is…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Breakfast Programs, Childhood Needs, Community Attitudes