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Issues in implementing school nutrition policies.

Mary L McKenna1

  • 1Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton.

Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research : a Publication of Dietitians of Canada = Revue Canadienne De La Pratique Et De La Recherche En Dietetique : Une Publication Des Dietetistes Du Canada
|December 17, 2003
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Implementing school nutrition policies is difficult for dietitians. Key challenges include balancing profit with healthy food options, student preferences, policy interpretation, and educational agency approaches to ensure better student eating habits.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Health Policy Implementation
  • School Food Systems

Background:

  • School nutrition policies aim to improve children's eating habits.
  • Implementing these policies presents significant challenges for dietitians and educational institutions.
  • Previous policies have faced resistance due to various influencing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the factors influencing the implementation of the Food and Nutrition Policy for New Brunswick Schools.
  • To understand the challenges faced by dietitians and schools in adopting nutrition guidelines.
  • To identify strategies for effective collaboration between dietitians and educational agencies.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the Food and Nutrition Policy for New Brunswick Schools (proclaimed 1991).

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  • Data collection from 50 participants (provincial, district, school levels) via semi-structured interviews (1997-1999).
  • Supporting evidence gathered through a review of pertinent documents.

    • Main Results:

    • Four key factors influenced policy implementation: food sales for profit, student choice, policy interpretation, and the implementation approach.
    • The objective for food services to follow national healthy eating guidelines was controversial, leading to inconsistent implementation and minimal impact.
    • Resistance stemmed from restrictions on food sales, perceived limitations on student choice, interpretation difficulties, and a top-down approach.

    Conclusions:

    • Dietitians had limited involvement in the New Brunswick policy, highlighting a need for greater collaboration.
    • Effective implementation requires a combined approach of support and pressure from educational agencies.
    • Fostering school capacity and willingness is crucial for successful nutrition policy adoption.