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Availability of drinking water in US public school cafeterias
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
|April 15, 2014
Summary
Most US public schools now offer free drinking water at lunchtime, meeting federal requirements. However, ongoing efforts are needed to ensure all schools comply and promote water consumption among students.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Policy
- School Health Programs
Background:
- Federal legislation mandated free drinking water in US public schools starting 2011-2012.
- Previous data on compliance and student access to drinking water were limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the availability of free drinking water during lunchtime in US public schools.
- To evaluate compliance with federal drinking water requirements.
- To examine student access to drinking fountains and water dispensers.
Main Methods:
- Nationally representative mail-back surveys of US public elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Data collected from 2009-2010 to 2011-2012.
- Analysis of school-level drinking water availability and perceived water quality.
Main Results:
- High compliance rates: 86.4% (elementary), 87.4% (middle), and 89.4% (high schools) met the requirement.
- Most students had access to cafeteria drinking fountains; ~25% used water dispensers.
- Perceived drinking fountain cleanliness was high (90.4%-92.6%), but ~25% of middle/high school students attended schools with reported water quality issues.
Conclusions:
- The majority of US public schools comply with free drinking water requirements.
- Ensuring consistent implementation and addressing water quality concerns are crucial.
- School nutrition staff can champion water access and promote student water intake.
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