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School nutrition programs in perspective

J Martin

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    School nutrition programs, established by the National School Lunch Act, have significantly expanded. Recent legislation emphasizes nutrition education, with the American School Food Service Association driving these advancements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health Nutrition
    • Foodservice Management
    • Educational Policy

    Background:

    • The National School Lunch Act of 1946 initiated federal school nutrition programs.
    • These programs have evolved into a large-scale operation, employing 350,000 individuals across 89,000 sites with a financial volume exceeding $1 billion.
    • The expansion necessitated increased professionalism, leading to the development of educational and certification initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the growth and evolution of school nutrition programs in the United States.
    • To underscore the increasing importance of professionalism and nutrition education within school foodservice.
    • To identify the role of the American School Food Service Association in advancing program goals.

    Main Methods:

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  • Historical analysis of legislative acts impacting school nutrition programs.
  • Examination of program scale, employment, and financial volume.
  • Review of emerging educational and professional standards in the field.

    • Main Results:

    • School nutrition programs have transformed from a modest initiative into a substantial sector of the economy.
    • Legislation in 1977 introduced a nutrition education component integral to school meal services.
    • The American School Food Service Association, with 67,000 members, actively supports the nutritional objectives of these programs.

    Conclusions:

    • School nutrition programs have undergone significant expansion and professionalization since their inception.
    • Nutrition education is a key, legislatively mandated component of modern school foodservice.
    • Professional organizations like the American School Food Service Association are crucial for achieving nutritional goals in schools.