The impact of primary school nutrition policy on the school food environment: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: School nutrition policies that aim to address unhealthy diets have been introduced in many countries. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the international literature to determine the impact (overall and by socioeconomic position [SEP]) of primary school nutrition policies on the availability of foods and beverages in schools. Seven databases were searched using keywords and medical subject headings related to nutrition policies and schools. Studies that reported on the impact of implemented school nutrition policies on food and beverage availability within primary schools were included. Eighteen studies (reported across 20 papers) were included. Fifteen of the included studies reported some positive impacts of policies, including increased availability of healthier foods and decrea

SUBMITTER: Grigsby-Duffy L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9514228 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature