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Farm-To-School Product Purchasing Frequencies Reported By School Food Service Employees
In 1998, the National Commission on Small Farms highlighted the need to develop local food systems to stop the decline…
The Impact The Smarter Lunchroom Movement Strategies Have On School Children’s Healthy Food Selection And Consumption: A Systematic Review
In 2016, 30.4 million United States (US) children participated in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) (USDA, 2017). This program…
Management Of Food Allergies In Schools
Food allergies in the school nutrition environment continue to be an important food safety concern affecting approximately one in 25…
Recognition Of JCNM Reviewers
The hallmark of a research journal is that submissions undergo a peer-review process. This peer review process helps ensure that…
Editor’s Note
Greetings Readers! The Journal of Child Nutrition and Management is YOUR source for research or evidence-based information to guide decisions.…
FNS Research Corner Summary of Research
School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study (SNMCS) The School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study (SNMCS) explored both the nutrition and…
Salad Bars In Schools And Fruit And Vegetable Selection And Consumption: A Review Of Recent Research
Adequate nutrition is essential for child growth and development. According to the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a healthy eating…

#ANC22 Kicks Off This Weekend!
This weekend marks the return of SNA’s in-person Annual National Conference (ANC)—and more than 5,000 school nutrition professionals will join…

Celebrating SNA Award Winners
“Bravo!” is an apt expression of the immense pride, respect and appreciation SNA holds for all our members as you…
Free Lunch After All? An Historical Review of Implementation of School Meals in New York City Public Schools
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FREE LUNCHES The chancellor of New York City public schools chose a basement cafeteria in Hell’s Kitchen to…