The contribution of beef consumed as part of the National School Lunch Program to nutrient intake and adequacy: a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2018 Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Beef intake in youth is associated with higher micronutrient intake. The contribution of beef consumed as part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to nutrient intake is unclear, and warrants investigation given the variety of options used to meet the NSLP meats/meat alternates requirements.

Objectives

The aim was to examine nutrient intake and adequacy in NSLP participants consuming beef, compared with those not consuming beef, overall, by gender-age categories, and food security status.

Methods

Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2018 were used. NSLP participants were defined by a previously published method. Nutrient intake was assessed from the first 24-h recall. Usual nutrient intake, calculated from both

SUBMITTER: Petersen KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12799504 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature