SNA Research

ICN Research Summary

This research has been produced by the Institute of Child Nutrition, Applied Research Division (ICN, ARD), located at The University…

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How Nutritious Are Children’s Packed School Lunches A Comparison of Lunches Brought From Home and School Lunches

In school year 2009-2010, 63% of children participated in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) throughout all grade levels (Fox…

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Child Nutrition Showcase

A Survey of Iowa and Pennsylvania Fruit and Vegetable Growers: Identifying Barriers to Serving Schools Kathleen Kelley, PhD; Amit Sharma,…

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Barriers and Advantages to Student Participation in the School Breakfast Program Based on the Social Ecological Model: A Review of the Literature

Studies show breakfast is an important meal for children (Nicklas, O’Neil & Myers, 2004). Breakfast consumption at school is associated…

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Administrative and School Nutrition Perspectives of Salad Bar Operations in Public Schools

Overweight and obesity in the United States are public health issues with negative health consequences including, but not limited to,…

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Editor’s Note

As we welcome fall weather and colors, we also welcome the new issue for The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management. During this season, we cannot help to think how much the Journal has grown and how much it has contributed to the dissemination of research and other relevant information in the field.

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Food & Recipes

Four Food Trends to Look Out for in 2023

Food trends come and go every year, but one thing holds steady: The trends seen with consumers and other foodservice…

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Advocacy & Policy

School Meal Advocacy in 2023

3:00 pm. EST Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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Personal Development

Perfect Pitch

How to present your killer idea to an idea killer—and get them to change their tune! Everyone knows an idea…

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SNA News, SNA Publications

Changes to SN Magazine’s Print Schedule

We know that School Nutrition magazine is one of your favorite member benefits, and we’re committed to producing an informative, inspirational and instructional publication for you.

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