Improvements in School Food Offerings over Time: Variation by School Characteristics

Improvements in School Food Offerings over Time: Variation by School Characteristics

The 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) improved the nutritional quality of food served in schools. This longitudinal study examined school food offerings over time from school year 2010-11 to 2017-18 in public schools (n = 148) in four New Jersey cities. Six food indices were used to assess...

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Main Authors:	Sarah Martinelli, Theresa Bui, Francesco Acciai, Michael J. Yedidia, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:	Nutrients
Subjects:	nutrition policy nutritional quality sociodemographic disparities school nutrition school meal programs
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/8/1868

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