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Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1973
A review of the administration of the school lunch program was instigated to determine whether the program objectives -- making nutritious lunches available to all school children and providing them free or at reduced prices to needy children -- were being achieved effectively. The review included visits to 46 schools in 13 districts in…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Federal Programs, Low Income Groups, Lunch Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. – 1972
These hearings on the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs are organized in two parts, the contents of which are as follows. Part I concerns the Summer Lunch Program Funding, with opening statements by two senators, followed by the presentations of other witnesses. The focus of these two parts is on such topics as program needs,…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Childhood Needs, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
Gould, Geoff – 1972
In this document, the author traces the history of, explains the revisions to, and points up the political issues involved in the National School Lunch Act of 1964 and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The author cites research that establishes the adverse effect of malnutrition on the learning process, outlines basic concepts for nutrition…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Federal Aid, Food Handling Facilities, Food Service
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. – 1971
Contents of these hearings include the statement and testimony of the following witnesses: (1) Alan Young, Research Administrator, Research and Development Division, A. H. Robins Co.; Chairman, Board of Directors, Vitamin Information Bureau; (2) Dr. Joseph M. White, Nutritional and Medical Consultant, Miles Laboratories; (3) Dr. George Briggs,…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Food Service
US Senate, 2005
This is traditionally an annual hearing of the Committee with school nutrition managers who travel to Washington, DC. Their representatives testify to the Committee regarding the practical benefits of the nutrition policies under the legislative review of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. Testimony was presented by Senators…
Descriptors: Public Policy, Politics of Education, Agriculture, Nutrition
Stainbrook, Ronald; And Others – School Business Affairs, 1990
Three school district superintendents discuss their perspectives on the advantages and disadvantages of school districts operating their own food service program or contracting with a private firm. (MLF)
Descriptors: Contracts, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Food Service
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Farris, Rosanne P.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1992
Describes a 15-year study of cardiovascular disease-related nutrients in a school lunch program. According to the findings, although school lunches contributed less than one-third of total daily nutrients, intakes of diet components related to cardiovascular disease risk were excessive. (SM)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Dietetics, Disease Control
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. – 1983
This manual delineates procedures for the mandatory verification of 3 percent of the applications for national school food programs. Two methods of selection are described: random and "error prone profiling." The latter involves selecting for verification those applicants whose recorded monthly income is closest to the eligibility cutoff…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Breakfast Programs, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education
Narins, Dorice M.; Hill, Virginia R. – 1982
Because of the importance of nutrition during teenage pregnancies, the Illinois State Council on Nutrition held public hearings in Chicago and in Carbondale, areas having a high incidence of infant mortality. Several issues were identified: (1) effects on nutrition of low income, poor nutrition habits, and lack of understanding of the increased…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Congenital Impairments, Eating Habits
Nelson, Kathryn, Ed.; And Others – 1981
Findings of a review of research pertaining to federally subsidized school nutrition programs are presented in this report. The aim of the review of research is to provide guidance for the design of the subsequent parts of the evaluation by describing the school nutrition programs and their operations and by providing baseline information on…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Radzikowski, Jack – 1982
Literature review components of the National Evaluation of School Nutrition Programs (a 30-month evaluation of the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs) are summarized in this document. Chapters of the literature review describe the operations of school nutrition programs; examine the various methods for assessing the…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
Tseng, Rose Y. L., Comp.; And Others – 1980
The punpose of this report is to review existing research concerned with the relationship of nutrition to student achievement, behavior and health. Information was obtained through searches of computerized data bases, review of journal citations, discussions and correspondence with nutrition personnel as well as reviews of materials available from…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Animal Behavior, Body Weight, Children
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1977
This publication reports the considerations of a subcommittee to which was referred H.R. Bill 1139 to amend the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 in order to extend and revise the food service program. The bill would extend through 1982 three child nutrition programs whose authorizations are expiring at the end of…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
Sandifer, Michael S. – 1978
The Summer Food Program (SFP) is a federally funded program designed to feed needy children during school vacations from May through September. Children may be fed breakfasts, lunches, and suppers, plus two snacks, up to seven days a week. All meals must be served free to all children. The program provides an opportunity to simultaneously improve…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid
Johnson, Glenda N., Comp. – 1974
This study concerns the nutritional habits and knowledge of elementary and secondary students in North Carolina. It was hypothesized that nutritional education would influence the amount and kinds of food consumed and possibly student attitudes toward the school linch program. The project was carried out in a 2-year experimental program. During…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education, Foods Instruction, Inservice Teacher Education
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