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Beyond the lunchbox: Menu development guidelines for the Tasmanian School Lunch Project
Claire Galloway1, Kate DePaoli1, Kylie J Smith2
1Public Health Services, Department of Health, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Summary
New guidelines for school lunch programs (SLPs) in Tasmania aim to ensure nutritious meals for students. These evidence-based recommendations will help meet energy and nutrient needs while minimizing food waste.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Nutrition
- Child Nutrition
- Food Policy
Background:
- Universal school lunch programs (SLPs) can enhance student nutrition and food access.
- Australia lacks specific nutrition guidelines for school lunch menu development.
- Tasmania is currently trialling a universal school lunch program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop evidence-based nutrition guidelines for school lunch program menu development in Tasmania.
- To inform the creation of nutritionally adequate menus for Australian school lunch programs.
- To support the successful implementation of universal school lunches.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive desktop review of international school lunch programs was conducted.
- Findings were analyzed against Australian Nutrient Reference Values and Australian Dietary Guidelines.
- The analysis informed the development of specific guidelines for the Tasmanian SLP.
Main Results:
- International SLPs commonly utilize portion sizes and/or nutrient criteria for menu guidance.
- School lunch programs must balance nutritional requirements with food waste reduction.
- Proposed guidelines include energy-based nutrient criteria and qualitative recommendations.
Conclusions:
- Developed guidelines provide a framework for Tasmanian SLP menu development.
- These guidelines can be adapted for other Australian states and territories implementing similar programs.
- Implementing these guidelines supports improved student nutritional intake and addresses food insecurity.
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