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The Pathways study: a model for lowering the fat in school meals.

P Snyder1, J Anliker, L Cunningham-Sabo

  • 1University of Minnesota, Division of Epidemiology, Minneapolis 55454-1015, USA.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|April 9, 1999
PubMed
Summary

The Pathways school food intervention successfully reduced fat in school meals to 31% of energy. This obesity prevention strategy for elementary students is now expanding to 40 schools.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health
  • Obesity Prevention

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern.
  • School environments play a crucial role in shaping children's dietary habits.
  • Existing school food services often exceed recommended fat intake levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a school food service intervention to lower dietary fat in school meals.
  • To promote obesity prevention among third- through fifth-grade students.
  • To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a multi-component food service intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Development of five interrelated intervention components: nutrient guidelines, behavioral guidelines, educational materials, training, and kitchen support.

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  • Pilot implementation over 18 months in four schools.
  • Process evaluation of guideline implementation and analysis of school menus for fat content.

    • Main Results:

    • Three out of four pilot schools successfully implemented six of the eight behavioral guidelines.
    • School lunch menus analyzed using intervention methods averaged 31% of energy from total fat, compared to 34-40% in control schools.
    • The intervention components were well-accepted by school staff.

    Conclusions:

    • A unique, multi-component food service intervention can effectively reduce fat content in school meals.
    • The intervention shows promise for childhood obesity prevention in school settings.
    • The successful feasibility phase led to the expansion of the intervention to 40 schools for a 5-year study.