Study Finds Universal School Meal Policies Positively Impact Student Achievement

Last month, the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) published a study on the impacts of Healthy School Meals for All (HSMFA) programs. 

• The study concluded that HSMFA policies showed promise in increasing access to meals and student participation and reducing food insecurity and stigma.

• ocus groups involving high school and middle school students expressed gratitude for universal feeding programs and acknowledged it removes the burden from families who struggle with increased food costs.

• At the end of the study, JNEB addressed the need for policymakers to advocate for the expansion and continuous refinement of HSMFA and prioritize stakeholder feedback.

Read the full study from JNEB here. Use SNA’s Action Network to urge your legislators to support HSMFA programs at the federal level.