Cross-sectional study of prepared foods sold in Indonesian school canteens to inform childhood obesity programs and policies.

ABSTRACT: Childhood obesity is an increasing concern in Indonesia, yet little is known about the content and sources of foods offered in Indonesian school food environments. This study aimed to examine the composition and preparation of foods sold in primary school canteens, and to identify potential modifications to address diet-related obesity risk. A cross-sectional survey of canteen vendors (n = 10) and structured observations of prepared foods (n = 112) sold in canteens were conducted across eight private and public primary schools in Central Java, Indonesia. Foods were categorized by food group, preparation method, and meal type, and associations with factors such as cost, location of sale, and the individual responsible for preparation were analysed using chi-square and t

SUBMITTER: Sijangga MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12800532 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature