State of School Nutrition - 2009 Survey
Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 (Original item from Spring 2009)
Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Food Trends | Vegetarian Food Products or Substitutes | Youths - Social, Ethical Development
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Short Description:
According to results from the School Nutrition Association’s comprehensive "School Nutrition Operations Report: The State of School Nutrition 2009," healthy options are becoming increasingly common in lunch programs around the country. Specifically, availability of vegetarian menu items increased by 12.4% since 2007.
Abstract:
Healthy food options have become more prevalent on school lunch menus since the previous survey, which was conducted in 2007. Specific offerings within school districts include:
- Fat-free or low-fat milk - 99% of districts
- Fresh fruits and vegetables - 98.8%
- Whole grain items - 96.3%
- Salad bars or pre-packaged salads - 91.1%
- Yogurt and yogurt drinks - 87.9%
- From scratch-baked items - 74.2%
- Vegetarian meals - 63.9%
Spot Check Number:
1147
Sponsor:
School Nutrition Association
Record Type:
News Article, Survey Summary
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
1,200
Population Descriptors:
School nutrition directors
Year Conducted:
Spring 2009
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