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Bogus?
An Independent Study By:
Rebecca Lorden
Preconceived Notions
What comes to your mind when you think
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What Is Working?
Improvements to the National School Lunch
Program
School breakfast programs
Offer Vs. Serve
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program
Early Sprouts Program
SAU 29
Food Based Menu
System
Children must
choose 3 out of 5
Offer Vs. Serve
method
Menu creation is a
combination of
research, trade show
information, and
tracking of menu
SAU 29
Dessert offered
once per week (or
less)
Vegetarian
options offered
daily
Breakfast offered
daily
Free and reduced
breakfast and
lunches available
placements?
affordable foods
2. Reduce access to and consumption of calorie-dense and
nutrient-poor foods
3. Raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating
to prevent childhood obesity
Nine Strategies:
1. Retail Outlets
2. Restaurants
3. Community Food Access
4. Public Programs and Worksites
5. Government Nutrition Programs
6. Breastfeeding
7. Drinking Water Access
8. Policies and Ordinances
Other Factors
Industry, Advertising, Media
Public Education
Physical Education
Local Communities
Home/Family Influence
Economic and Time Constraints
Questions
Sources
Institute of Medicine. (2005). Preventing Childhood