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ERIC Number: EJ1304237
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Sep
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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Healthy Snacks in School: How Do Regulations Work? A Mixed-Design Study
Bucher Della Torre, Sophie; Fabbi, Sidonie; Carrard, Isabelle
Journal of School Health, v91 n9 p697-705 Sep 2021
Background: School is an important setting to promote healthy eating habits for children. We compared the effects of 4 conditions on the nutritional quality of snacks brought to school. We also investigated teachers' opinions regarding the process, barriers, and facilitators in regulation implementation. Methods: We compared the nutritional quality of morning snacks based on 1958 photographs from schools divided into 4 conditions: regulation based on a list of permitted foods and beverages; regulation banning sweets, chips, and sugary drinks; information without regulation; or no intervention. Based on 5 focus groups (N = 18 participants), we investigated factors influencing regulation implementation. Results: In schools with a list of permitted foods and beverages, 76% of the children had a healthy snack, compared to 52% to 54% in the 3 other conditions (p < 0.01). They also brought less sweet foods compared to those in the other conditions (41% vs. 68% to 71%, p < 0.01). In focus groups, most teachers supported regulation but also expressed ambivalence about their legitimacy. Conclusions: In this study, a regulation based on a list of permitted foods and beverages showed the best results. All actors should be involved in a progressive implementation process to increase acceptance of such regulation.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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