Evaluation of compliance to national nutrition policies in summer day camps
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15096558 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Falon Tilley (University of South Carolina, corresponding author), Michael W Beets (0000-0001-6728-6742, University of South Carolina), Sonya J Jones (0000-0003-2406-9240, University of South Carolina), Sonya Jones, Gabrielle Turner‐McGrievy (0000-0002-1683-5729, University of South Carolina), Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1620-1625 |
| Publication date | 2015-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Health Nutrition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s1368980014001190 |
| PMID | 24909716 |
| PMCID | PMC4429036 |
| OpenAlex | W2172187501 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 13 |
Objective The National Afterschool Association (NAA) standards specify the role of summer day camps (SDC) in promoting healthy nutrition habits of the children attending, identifying foods and beverages to be provided to children and staff roles in promoting good nutrition habits. However, many SDC do not provide meals. Currently, national guidelines specifying what children are allowed to bring to such settings do not exist, nor is there a solid understanding of the current landscape surrounding healthy eating within SDC. Design A cross-sectional study design using validated measures with multiple observations was used to determine the types of foods and beverages brought to SDC programmes. Setting Four large-scale, community-based SDC participated in the study during summer 2011. Subjects The types of foods and beverages brought by children ( n 766) and staff ( n 87), as well as any instances of staff promoting healthy eating behaviours, were examined via direct observation over 27 d. Additionally, the extent to which current foods and beverages at SDC complied with NAA standards was evaluated. Results Less than half of the children brought water, 47 % brought non-100 % juices, 4 % brought soda, 4 % brought a vegetable and 20 % brought fruit. Staff foods and beverages modelled similar patterns. Promotion of healthy eating by staff was observed Conclusions Findings suggest that foods and beverages brought to SDC by children and staff do not support nutrition standards and staff do not regularly promote healthy eating habits. To assist, professional development, parent education and organizational policies are needed
Environmental health · Health promotion · Healthy eating · Nutrition Education · Physical activity · Political science · Promotion (chess · Public health · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Outdoor and Experiential Education · Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support · Gerontology
| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0,36 |
| Citation span | 2015 - 2025 (11) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |