Successes and Challenges Implementing a “Fresh from the Farm” Fundraising Program in Schools

Buccino, Jennifer; Whittington-Carter, Leslie

doi:10.3148/cjdpr-2020-034

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“…However, there are national and international efforts to establish healthier fundraising or school celebration options. For example, in 1,700 Canadian schools, fresh produce was used in fundraising events after 2013 (Buccino and Whittington-Carter, 2020). In addition, Australian organisations, including the Healthy Eating Advisory Service (Healthy Eating Advisory Service, 2021) and Cancer Council (Cancer Council NSW, 2021) are sharing ideas online for healthier fundraising and fete events.…”

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A mixed-method study of parents’ views of food and nutrition in Australian primary schools

Aydin,

Margerison,

Worsley

et al. 2024

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PurposeSchools have long been perceived as an ideal setting to support the healthy eating behaviours of children. The aim of the study was to examine the views of Australian primary school parents regarding school food and nutrition, including education, practices and policy.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was conducted among 787 parents in March 2021, which included closed and open-ended questions.FindingsThe results indicated the inconsistent implementation of policies and/or varying practices among different schools. Parents’ views were slightly associated with some demographic and personal measures including their SES levels, education, age, the main language spoken at home and universalism values. Parents viewed healthy food provision through canteens, policies and informing parents, fruit and vegetable breaks and kitchen and garden programs as the main contributors to the promotion of healthy eating. They believed unhealthy options in canteens, school fairs, events and birthdays are the major contributors to the formation of unhealthy eating habits among children at schools. Results revealed the efforts to establish health promoting school food environments in Australian primary schools; however, inconsistencies and discrepancies among schools should be addressed to ensure equity among all children.Practical implicationsThe findings may provide directions for policymakers and school managers and can inform future reforms and initiatives in Australian primary schools and elsewhere.Originality/valueThis is the first study that has examined Australian parents’ views of school food policy, practices and environments using a mixed-methods design.

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A mixed-method study of parents’ views of food and nutrition in Australian primary schools

Aydin,

Margerison,

Worsley

et al. 2024

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Promoting healthy school food environments and nutrition in Canada: a systematic review of interventions, policies, and programs

Carducci,

Dominguez,

Kidd

et al. 2024

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Context The school food environment is a critical interface for child and adolescent nutrition, and there is a need to understand existing literature on Canadian school food environments to identify equity gaps and opportunities, and empower decision-makers to plan for future action. Objective Literature on Canadian school food and nutrition interventions, policies, programs, and their effects on diets and nutritional status are synthesized and appraised in this systematic review. Data Sources A search strategy was developed for each database used (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, ERIC, Cochrane Collaboration, Canadian Electronic Library, BiblioMap), with a combination of free text and controlled vocabulary, for articles published from 1990 to 2021. Unpublished data and grey literature were also searched. Data Extraction Quantitative and qualitative studies with an observational or intervention study design, reviews, or program evaluations conducted in Canadian schools with participants aged 5–19.9 years were included. Key study characteristics and risk of bias were extracted independently by 2 investigators using a standardized tool. Data Analysis A total of 298 articles were included (n = 192 peer reviewed and 106 from the grey literature), which were mostly conducted in Ontario (n = 52), British Columbia (n = 43), and Nova Scotia (n = 28). Twenty-four interventions, 5 nonevaluated programs, and 1 policy involved Indigenous populations. Overall, 86 articles measured and reported on effectiveness outcomes, including dietary intake; anthropometry; knowledge, attitudes, and practices; and physical activity. The literature remains largely heterogenous and primarily focused on nutrition education programs that use subjective assessments to infer changes in nutrition. A key facilitator to implementation and sustainability was community engagement, whereas key barriers were staff capacity, access to resources and funding, and consistent leadership. Conclusions This review provides insight into Canadian school food and nutrition interventions, programs, and policies and uncovers important evidence gaps that require careful examination for future evaluations. Governments must create supportive environments that optimize nutrition for children and adolescents through equitable policies and programs. Systematic Review Registration PROSPERO registration no. CRD42022303255.

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Successes and Challenges Implementing a “Fresh from the Farm” Fundraising Program in Schools

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A mixed-method study of parents’ views of food and nutrition in Australian primary schools

A mixed-method study of parents’ views of food and nutrition in Australian primary schools

Promoting healthy school food environments and nutrition in Canada: a systematic review of interventions, policies, and programs

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