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October 31, 2012 | Report/Infographic
The USDA should establish nutrition standards for all snack foods sold regularly on school grounds outside of the school meal programs, and adopt policies and practices that ensure effective implementation of the standards.
April 8, 2013 | Journal Article
Stringent school meal standards may help improve student weight status, particularly among those who receive free or reduced-price lunches.
April 11, 2013 | Story
A new study finds healthier school meals standards could mean lower obesity rates among lower-income children. Read a Q&A with the author.
September 27, 2012 | Evaluation
In 2007, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded Nemours Health and Prevention Services a grant to monitor implementation of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in schools and child-care settings.
April 6, 2011 | Story
More fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and fewer calories and unhealthy fats.
September 1, 2008 | Issue Brief
Examining child nutrition commodity programs found 6 to 7 percent of schools in the country served lunches meeting School Meal Initiative Standards. California schools used a disproportionate amount of commodity funds on meats and cheeses as compared to fruits and vegetables.
December 12, 2010 | Story
"We must take every opportunity afforded by this new law to improve the quality of meals, snacks and drinks available to students."
November 15, 2010 | Story
This op-ed by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was published November 16, 2010, by The Hill.
April 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The statewide impact of the 2004 Texas Public School Nutrition Policy on foods and beverages served or sold in schools was the focus of this study.
March 12, 2013 | Issue Brief
Beverage choices contribute significantly to dietary and caloric intake in the United States. Healthy Eating Research convened an expert advisory panel to develop a comprehensive set of age-based recommendations to define healthier beverages.