Does Your Student Eat A Hot School Lunch Or Cold Junk?

May 27, 2013 robot Uncategorized

But, a current study of 271 public high schools by Penn State researchers, published in the February dilemma of the “Journal of the American Dietetic Association,” names three reasoned explanations why some high school wellness programs already in place, aren’t working.

The research say…

The Little One Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 mandates that high schools have a nearby wellness policy and program in place by July 1, 2006, to promote more healthful food choices by students.

But, a recent study of 271 public high schools by Penn State researchers, published in the February issue of the “Journal of the American Dietetic Association,” names three explanations why some high school wellness programs already set up, are not working.

The research says:

1. Twenty five percent of the wellness system directors report that meal periods are scheduled before 10:30 a.m. Early lunch periods develop greater a manhunter carte income.

2. A la carte revenue create very nearly $700 per day per school among schools surveyed, with $450 of that income from the la carte items that do not meet federal school meal requirements.

3. The existence of soft drink machines owned by soft drink businesses correlated with a higher amount of vending machines per student. The research indicated that more vending machines reduced participation in the institution hot lunch program.

75% of carbonated drinks and 85% of snacks offered in school vending machines are junk foods. Many schools are finding that replacing junk foods with drinks and healthy foods, such as bottled water, yogurt, good fresh fruit, juice, etc., hasn’t hurt the college revenue, and in some instances has actually increased revenue.

Exactly what do parents do?

Make sure you know how healthy your local school setting is and what must be enhanced. Visit with food service administrators and ask these four questions: 1) What do children eat once they have reached school, 2) Is trash food easily obtainable? 3) How much time is provided for physical exercise? And 4) Exactly what do be done to really make the school environment healthier?

Not all current school wellness programs limit the sale of high-fat, high-sugar snacks and sodas through the school day. Know very well what the local school plan is, or will be, because right nutrition significantly affects a student’s learning ability. Which of the three reasons named in the Penn State study would you improve at your student’s high school?Atlas Wellness Center

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