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.
From Healthy Eating Research
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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A Poll About Children and Weight
February 25, 2013 | Survey/Poll
This poll provides new insights into the epidemic of childhood obesity and the challenges families face between school and sleep.
Healthy Eating Research Grantees Survey
August 1, 2009 | Survey/Poll
This evaluation, led by Seth Emont, Ph.D., of White Mountain Research Associates, is one of two conducted in conjunction with the Healthy Eating Research program. A related evaluation assesses the future potential of Healthy Eating Research and its ...
Public Support for Competitive Food Standards
March 27, 2012 | Survey/Poll
Eighty percent of American voters favor national standards that would limit calories, fat and sodium in snack and à la carte foods sold in U.S. schools and encourage the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy items, according to a new ...
School Policies and Practices to Improve Health and Prevent Obesity
November 1, 2010 | Survey/Poll/Video/Presentation Material
Elementary school practices fall short of national recommendations for diet and physical activity.
School Policies and Practices to Improve Health and Prevent Obesity
July 1, 2010 | Survey/Poll
Elementary school practices fall short of national recommendations for diet and physical activity.
New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study
July 1, 2010 | Survey/Poll
The New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study presents findings from Newark, utilizing information from the household survey, school-based body mass index (BMI) data, and food and physical activity environment data.
New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study
July 1, 2010 | Survey/Poll
These reports present the results for Trenton as part of the New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study, based on the household survey, school body mass index (BMI) data, and food and physical activity environment data.
New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study
July 1, 2010 | Survey/Poll
These reports present the results for Camden as part of the New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study, based on the household survey, school body mass index (BMI) data, and food and physical activity environment data.
New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study
July 1, 2010 | Survey/Poll
These reports share findings from the New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study's analysis of New Brunswick. Information for this study is provided by the household survey, school body mass index (BMI) data, and food and physical activity environment data.
New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study
July 1, 2010 | Survey/Poll
The New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study presents findings from Vineland, using information from the household survey, school-based body mass index (BMI) data, and food and physical activity environment data.