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Meal and snacking patterns of students.

N Singleton, D S Rhoads

    The Journal of School Health
    |November 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Most students ate three meals daily but skipped breakfast. Older students consumed more snacks, and nearly half took vitamin supplements, indicating varied dietary habits among Louisiana schoolchildren.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutrition Science
    • Public Health
    • Pediatric Health

    Background:

    • Understanding student dietary habits is crucial for public health initiatives.
    • Previous research indicates variations in meal and snack consumption among different age groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the meal and snacking patterns of students in Louisiana.
    • To analyze dietary behaviors across different grade levels (elementary, junior high, senior high).

    Main Methods:

    • A 1981 survey collected data from 3,309 students in grades 3-12 across 135 Louisiana schools.
    • Data analysis involved an analysis of variance with grade division as the independent variable.
    • Dependent variables included consumption of meals, snacks, vitamin supplements, and willingness to try new foods.

    Main Results:

    • A majority of students consumed three meals daily, but breakfast was often skipped.
    • Most students ate school lunches, with many trying new foods. Afternoon snacking was common, especially among high school students (grades 9-12).
    • Nearly 50% of students reported taking vitamin supplements, and many snacks were purchased at school.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant differences in snacking frequency were observed between grade levels.
    • School meal programs may play a role in food exposure and acceptance.
    • Dietary patterns, including meal skipping and supplement use, warrant further investigation in student populations.

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