Scrutinize of healthy school canteen policy in Iran's primary schools: a mixed method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schools provide an opportunity for developing strategies to create healthy food environments for children. The present study aimed to analyze the Healthy School Canteen (HSC) policy and identify challenges of its implementation to improve the school food environment in Iran.

Methods

This mixed method study included two qualitative and quantitative phases. In the qualitative phase, triangulation approach was applied by using semi-structured interviews with key informants, documents review and direct observation. Data content analysis was conducted through policy analysis triangle framework. In the quantitative phase, food items available in 64 canteens of primary schools of Tehran province were gathered. The food's nutrient data were evaluated using their nutrition

SUBMITTER: Babashahi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8375065 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature