School Snacks and Drinks
Competitive Foods
The foods and beverages schools offer outside of meal programs are often called competitive foods because they compete with school meals for students' spending.
Nutrition
From Healthy Eating Research
Snacking in Children: The Role of Urban Corner Stores
More than half of the students in this Philadelphia study shopped at corner stores once daily, five days per week. Chips, candy, and sugary drinks were the most frequently purchased items.
From Healthy Eating Research
The Negative Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages on Children’s Health
Over nearly the past 30 years, U.S. children and adolescents have dramatically increased their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, including soda, fruit drinks and punches, and sports drinks.
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Teens Purchase Fewer Sugary Drinks After Seeing In-Store Calorie Signage
Teenagers purchased fewer sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages after seeing calorie information on signs posted in convenience stores.
From Healthy Eating Research
Consumption of Sports Drinks by Children and Adolescents
In the middle of a national obesity epidemic, many sports drinks sold in the United States contain high amounts of sugar, adding more calories to youths’ diets.
3 p.m. to Bedtime: Crunch Time for Children and Obesity
Crunch Time: Challenges and Solutions
A poll reveals that many parents face a variety of barriers to helping their children lead healthy lives, especially during the "crunch time" from 3 p.m. to bedtime.
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Crunch Time During the American Work and School Week
February 25, 2013 | Story
Our work reveals why it can be difficult for families across America to make healthy choices. But it also highlights pockets of progress—changes that are helping parents and kids eat healthier and be active.
Medical Professionals Should Lead the Way to Healthier Eating Habits
September 14, 2012 | Story
An RWJF Clinical Scholar suggests that physicians, nurses and their colleagues should change their behavior and take a stand to set new nutritional standards.
Rocky Boy Indian Reservation in Montana Gives Lessons in Reading Labels, Cooking Healthier
November 22, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
Cincinnati Churches Take Wellness Pledge
September 7, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
"If You Have Something People Need ... Give it Away"
March 24, 2010 | Story
How an Innovative Tool to Measure Nutrition Environments Achieved Broad Uptake in the Field; Karen Glanz, PhD, MPH
New Institute of Medicine Report Provides Path for Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention
May 8, 2012 | Story
Report recommends strategies, calls on all sectors of society to take action now.
High-Fat Dairy Linked to Higher Mortality for Breast Cancer Survivors
May 17, 2013 | Story
RWJF scholar conducts first study to examine effects of high- and low-fat dairy intake on breast cancer survival.
Is Subway Healthier than McDonald’s?
May 6, 2013 | Story
It all depends on who is selecting the meal.
Healthy Schools Program: Ankeny, Iowa
April 25, 2013 | Story
Ankeny Food Service Director Lynn Swinger is serving healthier school meals to meet updated national nutrition standards.
Healthy Schools Program: Hopkins, Minnesota
April 25, 2013 | Story
Food Service Director Barb Mechura has been serving healthier school meals to comply with updated national nutrition standards.