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Participation in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program

P M Gleason1

  • 1Mathematica Policy Research Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Student participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) is influenced by meal price and fat content. Reduced fat content in NSLP meals may decrease participation.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health Policy
  • Educational Studies

Background:

  • The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) are crucial for student nutrition.
  • Understanding factors influencing student participation is vital for program effectiveness and public health.
  • Previous research indicates socioeconomic factors play a role in program uptake.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze student-level determinants of participation in the NSLP and SBP.
  • To investigate the impact of meal characteristics, such as fat content and price, on program enrollment.
  • To examine the relationship between free/reduced-price meal certification and program participation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized student-level data from the School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study.

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  • Employed statistical analysis to identify factors associated with NSLP and SBP participation.
  • Examined participation rates based on free/reduced-price meal eligibility, meal price, and fat content.

    • Main Results:

    • NSLP participation was 56%, and SBP participation was 19% among eligible students.
    • Students eligible for free/reduced-price meals showed higher participation rates.
    • Lower meal prices increased participation among non-certified students.
    • NSLP participation decreased when fat content fell below 32% of food energy.

    Conclusions:

    • Meal price and fat content are significant factors influencing student participation in school meal programs.
    • Policies reducing NSLP fat content drastically may negatively impact participation rates.
    • SBP availability did not significantly affect students' likelihood of eating breakfast.