Nutrition standards for foods in schools : leading the way toward healthier youth / Committee on Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools, Food and Nutrition Board ; Virginia A. Stallings and Ann L. Yaktine, editors.

Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2007], ©2007.
Description
xiii, 282 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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"Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools offers both reviews and recommendations about appropriate nutrition standards and guidance for the sale, content, and consumption of foods and beverages at school, with attention given to foods and beverages offered in competition with federally reimbursable meals and snacks. It is sure to be an invaluable resource to parents, federal and state government agencies, educators and schools, health care professionals, food manufacturers, industry trade groups, media, and those involved in consumer advocacy."--BOOK JACKET.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-170) and index.
Contents
  • 1. Committee task and guiding principles
  • 2. Nutrition-related health concerns, dietary intakes, and eating behaviors of children and adolescents
  • 3. The school environment
  • 4. Foods and beverages sold outside the school meal program : federal, state, local, and industry initiatives
  • 5. Recommended standards and actions for competitive foods in schools
  • 6. Next steps
  • 7. References.
Other format(s)
Also available in electronic form as viewed 22 August 2007.
ISBN
  • 9780309103831 (hardbound : alk. paper)
  • 0309103835 (hardbound : alk. paper)
LCCN
2007023350
OCLC
141177920
RCP
C - S
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