SNA Research

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Nutritional Patterns of School-Aged U.S. Children

This study evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children within the U.S. by assessing how parents’ perceptions of children’s nutritional patterns changed in relationship to school nutrition assistance program participation.

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Peer Reviewers For 2023

Acknowledgement The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management would like to acknowledge the individuals below, who generously volunteered their valuable…

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Editor’s Note

Welcome and thank you for reading this issue of The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management! Please consider submitting manuscripts…

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Parents in a Rural Area Favor School Lunch Over School Breakfast

Individuals in rural areas experience higher food insecurity. The School Breakfast Program (SBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) reduce food insecurity. Yet, SBP participation remains lower than NSLP participation. This study aimed to examine differences in parental perception relative to the NSLP and the SBP in rural areas.

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Update of Institute of Child Nutrition Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills for Effective School Nutrition Assistants/Technicians

Through a rigorous, multi-phased approach, this research project identified the current functional areas, competencies, knowledge, and skills needed by SN assistants/technicians to be effective on the job. This three-phased research was conducted sequentially, with each phase informing the next.

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The cover of SN Magazine's November/December 2023 issue
SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Magazine: November/December 2023 Strategic Solutions for Impactful Cafeteria Spaces

What strategic solutions will you take to reinvigorate your school’s foodservice operation with newfound excitement? We expect you’ll find some ideas and inspiration in SN Magazine’s November/December 2023 issue.

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Ideas & Inspiration, Operations

You Can Design on a Dime

Savvy strategies for refreshing your school cafeteria without breaking the budget, with a step-by-step guide to starting a cafeteria renovation, as well as ideas on how to upgrade your space depending on your budget.

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A spread of breakfast foods, including fruit, muffins, pancakes, bacon, oatmeal, eggs and sausage
Food & Recipes, Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning

From Morning to Midday

Breakfast-for-lunch can be a great way to shake things up on your menus. Here we share an abundance of menu suggestions, as well as ideas for activities and promotions to dial up the fun, deliver the unexpected and break up routines.

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Equipment & Technology, Ideas & Inspiration, Operations

Designs on Facility Design Success

10 tips for maximizing your collaboration with a foodservice design consultant.

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Equipment & Technology, Ideas & Inspiration, Operations

The Most Wanted List

Discover some of the equipment, tools, furnishings and décor school nutrition operators covet to help elevate their meal programs.

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