School Snacks and Drinks
Competitive Foods
The foods and beverages schools offer outside of meal programs are often called competitive foods because they compete with school meals for students' spending.
Nutrition
From Healthy Eating Research
Snacking in Children: The Role of Urban Corner Stores
More than half of the students in this Philadelphia study shopped at corner stores once daily, five days per week. Chips, candy, and sugary drinks were the most frequently purchased items.
From Healthy Eating Research
The Negative Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages on Children’s Health
Over nearly the past 30 years, U.S. children and adolescents have dramatically increased their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, including soda, fruit drinks and punches, and sports drinks.
From Healthy Eating Research
Teens Purchase Fewer Sugary Drinks After Seeing In-Store Calorie Signage
Teenagers purchased fewer sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages after seeing calorie information on signs posted in convenience stores.
From Healthy Eating Research
Consumption of Sports Drinks by Children and Adolescents
In the middle of a national obesity epidemic, many sports drinks sold in the United States contain high amounts of sugar, adding more calories to youths’ diets.
3 p.m. to Bedtime: Crunch Time for Children and Obesity
Crunch Time: Challenges and Solutions
A poll reveals that many parents face a variety of barriers to helping their children lead healthy lives, especially during the "crunch time" from 3 p.m. to bedtime.
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Rocky Boy Indian Reservation in Montana Gives Lessons in Reading Labels, Cooking Healthier
November 22, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
Communities Creating Healthy Environments: Improving Access to Healthy Foods and Safe Places to Play in Communities of Color
National Program
To build state and national momentum to reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity through strategic investment in those communities most affected.
Overhauling a Tribal Food System
April 11, 2012 | Program Result
The Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative in rural Oklahoma brings together tribal decisionmakers, health experts and farmers to help overhaul the local food system, address obesity among native people and reconnect with traditional tribal practices.
Waaniniigaanzijig Tribal Youth Council - "The Kids Did Everything"
March 15, 2011 | Program Result
The Waaniniigaanzijig Youth Council planned and conducted three annual events as part of Celebrating Fitness.
Anadarko UNITY Youth Council: "Healthy Heroes Spread the Word"
March 15, 2011 | Program Result
Healthy Heroes is the Celebrate Native Health project designed by the Anadarko UNITY Youth Council and launched it in 2006.
Yavapai-Apache Youth Council - "Dreams Do Come True"
March 15, 2011 | Program Result
The Yavapai-Apache Youth Council built a walking trail near tribal headquarters in Camp Verde, Ariz.
Celebrate Fitness!
March 15, 2011 | Program Result
The United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) and members of nine Indian youth councils designed and implemented Celebrate Fitness!, a youth-led program of activities aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among Native Americans.