Farm-to-school programs motivate school food service professionals
Monday, March 15, 2010 - 23:49
in Mathematics & Economics
During the school day, children eat roughly one-third of their nutritional needs while at school. Besides lunch, breakfast and snacks may be served, providing ample opportunities for obesity-prevention strategies by offering more nutritious food. With economical constraints interfering with schools to provide children with increased amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables, a study in the March/April issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behaviour examines how farm-to-school programs have the potential to improve children's diets by providing locally grown produce without burdening the school's finances...