Nutrition Policies, Practices, and Environments in Low‐Income Georgia Elementary Schools, United States, 2015‐2017
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21354471 |
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| Authors | Dana Guglielmo (0000-0001-5879-9474, Emory University, corresponding author), Sicha Chantaprasopsuk (0000-0002-8406-1593, Emory University, corresponding author), Christi Kay (OFS (United States)), Christi M Kay (HealthMPowers Norcross GA 30092), Eric T Hyde (0000-0002-5896-0894, Emory University, corresponding author), Chris Stewart (0000-0001-7893-1364, HealthMPowers Norcross GA 30092, corresponding author), Julie A Gazmararian (0000-0001-6630-7273, Emory University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 278-285 |
| Publication date | 2020-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of School Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4391 • E-ISSN: 1746-1561 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/josh.12874 |
| PMID | 31997370 |
| OpenAlex | W3004039773 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 26 |
BACKGROUND: A nutritious diet can prevent obesity and chronic disease and improve academic performance, yet many children have energy-dense, nutrient-poor diets. The objective of this study was to assess nutrition policies, practices, and environments in Georgia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) elementary schools and compare them across school-level demographic characteristics. METHODS: We distributed a cross-sectional online survey to administrators, grade level chairs, and nutrition managers from 113 Georgia SNAP-Ed elementary schools during 2015-2017. Logistic regression, one-way ANOVA, and Tukey's tests were performed to assess differences by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and percentage black. Fisher's exact and Rao-Scott chi-square tests were performed to assess differences by school size and geography. RESULTS: The majority of schools established wellness policies and committees, provided nutrition education, and offered fresh fruits and/or vegetables daily. Fewer schools had policies limiting sugar-sweetened foods within classrooms or had established a school garden. There were minimal significant differences in survey responses across school-level demographics. CONCLUSIONS: Georgia SNAP-Ed elementary schools are providing healthy nutrition settings for their students in a number of areas, and can further improve by establishing more comprehensive wellness policies, a committee to enforce them, and engaging children in hands-on nutrition education activities.
Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Low income · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · School Health and Nursing Education · Gerontology
| Highly cited | No |
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