SNA Research

A Qualitative Analysis of Elementary Education Student’s Perceptions of Breakfast in the Classroom Before and After an Educational Video Intervention

The purpose of this study was to qualitatively assess Elementary Education (El Ed) students’ readiness to implement breakfast in the classroom (BIC) and identify whether an educational video could improve their perception of BIC as a model for breakfast delivery.

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SNA Research

Produce Food Safety and Farm to School Initiatives: School Nutrition Personnel Perspectives

The purpose of this study was to identify farm to school nutrition program coordinators perceptions about the food safety of produce in farm to school activities.

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SNA Research

Grow. Prepare. Eat: Lessons Learned from a Summer Virtual Food Literacy Program

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a summer virtual food literacy program on third through fifth graders’ dietary patterns, food literacy knowledge and skills, and self-efficacy regarding eating.

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SNA Research

FNS Research Corner

Summary of Research The FNS Research Corner is a continuing series that summarizes current school nutrition research conducted by the…

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SNA Research

Peer Reviewers For 2024

Acknowledgment The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management would like to acknowledge the individuals below who generously served as a…

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Cover of SN Magazine's May/June 2024 issue over a background of fruits and vegetables
SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Magazine: May/June 2024 – Inclusive Eats: Embracing Special Diets in the Cafeteria

This student is a vegetarian, that student is lactose intolerant, this student has a peanut allergy, that student keeps kosher—does…

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SNA Patron Application Form

If you wish to participate in the SNA Patron Program, download the Patron Application or contact SNA Senior Corporate Sales…

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access (DEIA), Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning

Put Your Heart in It!

When providing meals for special diet requests, the secret ingredient is a caring attitude.

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Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning

Ensuring Dietary Inclusivity: Meet Religious Needs With School Meals

How can you accommodate students who follow special diets for religious reasons? Many school districts across the country have found ways to serve these students and create more inclusive spaces, and if they can do it, so can you!

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Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning, Nutrition Education

Let’s Talk Plant Power!

A Q&A with registered dietitian nutritionist Chef Vahista Ussery, MS, MBA, RDN, on the world of plant-forward diets.

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