Child Nutrition Showcase Abstracts

compared to 0.21 serving), milk (4.1 ounces compared to 0.29 ounces), and most nutrients. Caloric intake did not differ between groups. Percent of calories from fat and saturated fat were…

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Vending Reimbursable Lunches to High School Students: A Study of Two Successes

…the vending project in each district to provide a comprehensive overview/explanation of the vending operation. Data Analysis Once the two site visits were completed, the researchers examined all raw data…

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Warm Up to Chilis, Soups and Stews

‘Tis the season for hearty entrées that deliver classic comfort. Get your ladles ready! It’s the time of year when most of us seek meals that feature “winter- warmers”: foods…

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School Lunch Quality Following Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Implementation

…Refined Grains, and Empty Calories. Adequacy components receive a higher score with a higher intake of the component. Conversely, moderation components receive a higher score with a lower intake of…

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Barriers and Opportunities Related to Whole Grain Foods in Minnesota School Foodservice

…we’re talking eight hot dog buns to a package. Well, when you’re doing 500 hot dogs, that’s a lot of bags you’re ripping up.” Distribution/Availability The availability of whole grain…

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Analysis of School Food Safety Programs Based on HACCP Principles

…three were combined conventional and commissary, and one was a combined commissary and assembly serve system. When asked about training provided to employees, 31 school managers indicated they provided training…

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What Third Graders Select and Eat from School Lunches When They Have Choices

…for these food components (Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes, 2002; Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes, 2004), the menus provided a minimal amount of cholesterol, somewhat less dietary fiber, and much…

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

…grains and milk (brought or consumed) when compared to the NSLP nutrition standards of ½ cup fruit, ¾ cup vegetables, ½ oz. whole grains and 1 cup milk daily (USDA-FNS,…

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Plate Waste and Attitudes among High School Lunch Program Participants

…(HS) students, fewer NSLP participants consume competitive foods (any food item that is sold in competition to the reimbursable school meal) than non-participants (Gordon et al., 2007), and NSLP participants…

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USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Creates Positive Change in Children’s Consumption and Other Behaviors Related to Eating Fruit and Vegetables

…We also hypothesized that program students would report other positive behavior changes related to fruit and vegetable consumption compared to control students. These combined effects would result from increased availability…

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