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An Evaluation of Elementary School Nutrition Practices and Policies in a Southern Illinois County
- Source :
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Journal of School Nursing . 2008 24(4):222-228. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- The purpose of this study is to assess elementary school nutrition programs in a rural county in southern Illinois. The researcher interviewed the food service managers of eight schools and completed the School Health Index (SHI) based on their responses. Eighty-seven percent of the schools did not have venues such as vending machines outside the cafeteria. Three food service managers stated that from 75% to 80% of the students in the district ate lunch in the cafeteria. The SHI corresponds to the eight components of a coordinated school health program; nutrition services are just one of the eight components. The SHI is a tool that can be used to identify strengths and weaknesses in the nutrition program. It covers items from healthy, low-fat choices to food preparation and cafeteria practices. School nurses can work with teachers and food service personnel to create nutrition programs and a curriculum related to healthy nutrition practices. (Contains 2 tables.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1059-8405
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of School Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ877662
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1059840508319631