RWJF Comments on Proposed Nutrition Standards for School Snacks Foods and Beverages
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RWJF comments on USDA's proposed nutrition standards for so-called "competitive foods."
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding the Proposal of Updated Nutrition Standards for School Snack Foods and Beverages
February 1, 2013 | News Release
The USDA proposed updated nutrition standards. Foundation President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey released a statement.
Influence of Competitive Food and Beverage Policies on Children's Diets and Childhood Obesity
July 17, 2012 | Story
Research Review
Are 'Competitive Foods' Sold at School Making Our Children Fat?
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
In this study, the authors discuss the wide availability of competitive foods in U.S. schools and the fact that many of the foods and beverages offered are unhealthy.
'Competitive' Food and Beverage Policies
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
A study in California found that the rate of increase in overweight significantly decreased among 5th graders in Los Angeles, and among 5th grade boys and 7th graders in the rest of California after policies restricting competitive foods and beverages took effect.
To What Extent Have High Schools in California Been Able to Implement State-Mandated Nutrition Standards?
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invests in research aimed at reducing childhood obesity. This study, part of a supplement of childhood obesity-related literature, assessed compliance with California Senate Bills 12 and 965 that created strict school nutrition standards.
The Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study (SNDA-III) is a major study that updates research related to the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. A three-stage approach employed precise research and analytical methods.
A Practice Perspective on the Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
A nutrition professional offers her highlights of the third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study (SNDA-III). Bullet point lists create a quick reference from several categories: school lunch, school breakfast and competitive foods. The author includes implications of the study and recommendations.
Availability and Consumption of Competitive Foods in US Public Schools
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
In the school year 2004-2005 competitive foods were widely available in public schools. The third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study contributes to an understanding of the interaction of competitive foods and the national school meal programs. This article presents research related to the consumption of competitive foods among participants and nonparticipants in the National School Lunch Program
School Food Environments and Practices Affect Dietary Behaviors of US Public School Children
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Many schools use sales of competitive foods to generate revenue. Data from the third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study suggests that changes School Wellness Policies make to school food practices should focus on competitive foods.