Evaluating the Effects of Public Policy Implementation on Foods Offered in Mississippi Public Schools

• Published in: Journal of the American Dietetic Association Vol. 112; no. 9; p. A80
• Main Authors: Snyder, C, Molaison, E F, Kolbo, J R, Zhang, L, Harbaugh, B, Hudson, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago Elsevier Limited 01.09.2012
• Subjects: Cafeterias; Dietetics; Food quality; Nutrition; Public schools; Vending machines; Mississippi

An abstract of a study by Synder et al discussing three areas of Mississippi public school foodservice and vending that have been impacted by implementation of the Local Wellness Policy (LWP) and the Mississippi Healthy Schools Act is presented. With the implementation of the LWP, many schools are r...