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The power of policy: A case study of healthy eating among children

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  • Cassady, D.
  • Vogt, R.
  • Oto-Kent, D.
  • Mosley, R.
  • Lincoln, R.

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We used a case study approach to examine the nutritional effect of a policy to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in the Students Today Achieving Results for Tomorrow afterschool program. The snack menu was changed in 44 after-school programs serving 8000 low-income and ethnically diverse elementary-school students. A comparison of previous and current snack menus identified a significant increase in fruit servings (83%) and no change in vegetable servings. We discuss the unintended consequences resulting from the menu changes.

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  • Cassady, D. & Vogt, R. & Oto-Kent, D. & Mosley, R. & Lincoln, R., 2006. "The power of policy: A case study of healthy eating among children," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 96(9), pages 1570-1571.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2005.072124_8
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2005.072124
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