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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Changes in Energy Content of Lunchtime Purchases from Fast Food Restaurants After Introduction of Calorie Labelling
July 26, 2011 | Journal Article
This article used the implementation of calorie labeling in fast food restaurants to show that while calorie labeling was associated with a reduction in calories purchased at some major chains, overall, the average number of calories purchased did not change in fast food restaurants.
Food Pattern Analysis Over Time
October 3, 2011 | Journal Article
This prospective study investigated changes in eating patterns at the individual level over time, and the relationship to weight loss or gain. Food consumption patterns over time show that incremental changes in eating behavior are possible and can affect an individual's weight--for better or worse.
Healthy Eating Research Grantees Survey
August 1, 2009 | Survey/Poll
This evaluation, led by Seth Emont, Ph.D., of White Mountain Research Associates, is one of two conducted in conjunction with the Healthy Eating Research program. A related evaluation assesses the future potential of Healthy Eating Research and its ...
Super Bowl Sunday: Score Healthier, Safer Snacks
February 1, 2012 | New Public Health Post
A recent post from FoodSafety.gov claims that Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest food consumption day for Americans, after Thanksgiving. It’s easy to see why during the current onslaught of Super Sunday food ads, focused on sauce-drenched wings ...
Effects of Serving High-Sugar Cereals on Children's Breakfast Eating Behavior
January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Low-sugar cereal served with fruit is found quite acceptable by youth as a breakfast choice.
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.
Living in a Sugar Nation: Can We Win the Battle Against a Silent Killer?
October 25, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
The rampant rate of type 2 diabetes is taking a toll on our health care system. O’Connell notes that the “U.S. diabetes tab for only direct medical expenditures comes to nearly $120 billion a year. Throw in lost productivity—$58 billion worth of mis ...
Assessment of Food Offerings and Marketing Strategies in the Food-Service Venues at California Children's Hospitals
January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
California children's hospitals demonstrate a wide range of healthy—and unhealthy—food offerings and marketing practices in their food service venues.
Relationship of Fruit and Vegetable Intake with Adiposity
July 14, 2010 | Journal Article
Studies are inconclusive whether increased fruit and vegetable consumption alone can reduce obesity.
Cincinnati Churches Take Wellness Pledge
September 7, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.