Implementation of Competitive Food and Beverage Standards in a Sample of Massachusetts Schools: The NOURISH Study (Nutrition Opportunities to Understand Reforms Involving Student Health).

ABSTRACT:

Background

During 2012, Massachusetts adopted comprehensive school competitive food and beverage standards that closely align with Institute of Medicine recommendations and Smart Snacks in School national standards.

Objective

We examined the extent to which a sample of Massachusetts middle schools and high schools sold foods and beverages that were compliant with the state competitive food and beverage standards after the first year of implementation, and complied with four additional aspects of the regulations.

Design

Observational cohort study with data collected before implementation (Spring 2012) and 1 year after implementation (Spring 2013).

Participants/setting

School districts (N=37) with at least one middle school and one high school participated.

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SUBMITTER: Hoffman JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4545612 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature