Improving children's nutrition environments: a survey of adoption and implementation of nutrition guidelines in recreational facilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the mandate of recreational facilities is to enhance well-being, many offer foods inconsistent with recommendations for healthy eating. Little is known regarding recreational facility food environments and how they might be improved, as few studies exist. The Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth (ANGCY) are intended to ensure access to healthy food choices in schools, childcare and recreational facilities. This study investigated awareness, adoption and implementation of the ANGCY among recreational facilities in Alberta, Canada, one year following their release.

Methods

A cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted from June - December, 2009 (n = 151) with managers of publicly funded recreational facilities that served food. The questio

SUBMITTER: Olstad DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3130673 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature