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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August 25, 2009 | Story
This chartpack uses data from Local Wellness Policies: Assessing School District Strategies for Improving Children’s Health. School Years 2006–07 and 2007–08 to provide the most comprehensive review of school district wellness policies to date. The ...
Percent of Students in Districts with Policies for Nutritional Guidelines for Competitive Foods and Beverages
August 25, 2009 | Story
The United States Department of Agriculture defines competitive foods and beverages as any foods and beverages that are sold at school, but outside of the USDA school meals programs.
Percent of Students in Districts with Policies for Vending Machine Restrictions During School Hours
August 25, 2009 | Story
A substantial increase from the beginning of the 2006–07 school year.
Most Districts Haven't Identified Funding for Policy Implementation
August 25, 2009 | Story
Districts that did include references to funding were weak and only suggested, but did not require, funds to be allocated.
Healthy Schools Program Forum
August 6, 2009 | Book
Honors from the 2009 Awards Program.
Healthy Schools Celebrated
August 6, 2009 | News Release/Video
Alliance for a Healthier Generation honors 114 schools for creating healthier environments for students and staff.
On Track to Prevent Childhood Obesity
July 31, 2009 | Video
A Detroit elementary school transforms itself inside and laces up outside.
Local Wellness Policies
July 1, 2009 | Evaluation
Assessing School District Strategies for Improving Children's Health 2006–07 and 2007–08.
Creating Healthy Food and Eating Environments: Policy and Environmental Approaches
June 25, 2009 | Story
Childhood Obesity Research
Food Advertisements on Spanish-Language Television
June 22, 2009 | Story
Fast food and drinks are the most commonly advertised items.