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Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1977
The Department of Agriculture's program for purchasing and distributing commodities for the school lunch program was reviewed in 15 school districts, one very large, one medium sized, and one small school district in each of five states--California, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The objectives of the review were to (1) assess the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems, Dining Facilities
Tropp, Debra; Olowolayemo, Surajudeen – 2000
This report summarizes the educational highlights of a workshop sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the University of Kentucky's Cooperative Extension Service, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture aimed at boosting the use of locally produced fresh food in school feeding programs. The workshop was designed to provide a forum for…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Breakfast Programs, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education
Kingsley, Sherman C.; Dresslar, F. B. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1917
Open-air schools represent one of the latest developments in public-school organization. They came as the result of a desire for better conservation of the health of those children who, by reason of a tuberculous affection, poor nourishment, or other debilitating conditions, were unable to profit physically and mentally by the life and work of…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Communicable Diseases, Physical Health, Child Health
Gebhart, John C. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1922
Malnutrition is a term used to indicate a general condition of less than normal physical and mental vigor. While the causes of malnutrition are many, incorrect or inadequate diet appears all too often as one of the causes. School feeding, which affords not only an opportunity, to supplement the home food supply but also to teach correct food…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Nutrition, Eating Habits, Child Health
Troccoli, Karen B. – 1993
Noting that children of all socioeconomic levels are at risk for poor nutrition, and that hunger and poor nutrition in America are on the rise, this report reviews what is known about the link between nutrition and learning in children and between nutrition education and eating habits. It describes several federal and non-federal government…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Child Development, Child Health, Community Involvement
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1981
Problems facing vocational education and child nutrition programs if proposed funding cuts take effect were detailed by vocational educators and nutrition specialists at a regional hearing of the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education in Ashland, Kentucky, March 13, and Lexington,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Breakfast Programs, Children, Early Childhood Education
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 review of research, the first phase of the National Evaluation of School Nutrition Programs, is intended to provide guidance for the design of subsequent evaluation (including student, parent, and food administrator…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Breakfast Programs, Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education

Cohen, William S.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1992
Presents testimony by representatives from several federal agencies and one national organization (W. S. Cohen, C. Levin, P. Vidmar, J. M. McGinnis, L. J. Kolbe, B. J. Nelsen, D. Ravitch, and M. Corry). (SM)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Health, Disease Control, Early Intervention
Association for Children of New Jersey, 2006
This report presents a summary of areas of progress, as documented in "New Jersey Kids Count 2006," and areas that must be addressed as the state moves into the second half of the first decade of the new century. Gained ground include: (1) The number of children immunized by age 2, screened for lead poisoning, dental problems and other…
Descriptors: Poverty, Fatherless Family, Family (Sociological Unit), Nutrition
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. – 1984
Testimony is given in this report from two hearings concerning reauthorization of the nonentitlement child nutrition programs: the Women, Infants, and Children Feeding Program; the Summer Food Service Program; Nutrition Education and Training (NET); State Administrative Expenses, and authority for section 32 commodities. At the March 12, 1984…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Breakfast Programs, Budgeting, Camping
Roberts, Lydia J. – 1963
In 1958 a project was begun in a small, isolated, rural farm community in Puerto Rico to provide nutrition education and improve other conditions of home and community living. Preliminary meetings, interviews, and examinations revealed the interest and great need of the 100 families. Progress reports were made after 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Breakfast Programs, Child Development, Community Development
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Congressional Research Service. – 1976
This publication lists federal programs which provide services relating to child care, grouped under the sponsoring agencies: Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; Department of Agriculture; Department of Labor, Community Services Administration, Appalachian Regional Commission, Department of the Interior, Internal Revenue Service, and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Child Care, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Whitcomb, Emeline S. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1927
This bulletin identifies and discusses several outstanding achievements in home-economics education during the biennium. Individual sections explore: (1) Findings of statistical study of home economics in the public high schools; (2) Curriculum making; (3) Child development and parental education, including higher education, secondary education,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Child Development, Home Economics, High Schools
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Bureau for Food and Nutrition Services. – 1996
This guide sets forth federal and Wisconsin state policy regarding administration and financial management of child nutrition programs. The first of the three main sections of the document covers United States Department of Agriculture administrative policies. The topics included in this section are as follows: (1) "Reimbursement"…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Civil Rights, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Administration

Pateman, Beth Collins; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1995
The School Health Policies and Programs Study includes assessment of school food service at the state, district, and school levels. Questionnaire data indicate that the infrastructure to support school food service programs is well established at all levels, with few questioning the role of food service in child health. (SM)
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Breakfast Programs, Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary Secondary Education