Research
The following studies cover issues that relate to school food reform including health, agriculture, and food preparation.
School Based Interventions Show Reduce Overweight In Chelidren
Recent research has shed light on the effectiveness of multicomponent school-based interventions in combating childhood obesity, particularly among students in grades 4 through 6 in urban public schools. These schools often serve a high percentage of students eligible...
F is For Fat : How Obesity Treatens America’s Future
“F As In FAT,” published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, provides an eye-opening examination of the ongoing obesity epidemic in the United States. It outlines a range of sobering statistics and insights, shedding light on the urgent need for comprehensive...
An Evaluation Of The School Lunch Initiative
In a remarkable effort to transform the way young people perceive and interact with food, the School Lunch Initiative emerged as a collaboration between the Chez Panisse Foundation, the Center for Ecoliteracy, and the Berkeley Unified School District. This innovative...
To Fat to Fight
In a powerful display of concern for the future of our youth, over 100 retired generals and admirals are uniting to urge Congress to reauthorize the Child Nutrition Act. Their call to action emphasizes the urgent need for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to...
Healtier Student are Betters Learners
A recent study underscores the significant impact that breakfast has on a student's ability to learn, shedding light on its multifaceted benefits for both education and health. As schools strive to enhance academic performance and promote well-being, the findings of...
Healty School Meals And Educational Outcornes
Recent research sheds light on the significant influence of diet on educational performance, revealing that enhancing school meal programs can lead to remarkable improvements in students' academic achievements. This study underscores the vital role that nutrition...
Study Finds Mercury In High Fructose Corn Syrup
Mercury contamination is a pressing issue that poses serious risks to public health, particularly for vulnerable populations like pregnant women and young children. This potent neurotoxin, known to accumulate in fish and seafood, can have devastating effects on brain...
The Link Between Local Food Environments and Obesity
A recent study titled "Designed for Disease: The Link Between Local Food Environments and Obesity and Diabetes" offers compelling insights into how the availability and types of food retail options in a community can influence health outcomes, particularly obesity and...
Childhood Body-Mass Index and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Adulthood
A recent study sheds light on a pressing public health concern: the association between childhood obesity and the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in adulthood. As childhood obesity rates continue to climb globally, understanding the long-term health implications...
Childhood Obesity – The Shape of Things to Come
As the childhood obesity epidemic continues to escalate, it raises significant concerns about the long-term implications for physical and psychological well-being. This complex issue is not just a personal health concern; it extends into broader societal and economic...