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Preventing Chronic Disease | The Relationship Between State Policies for Competitive Foods and School Nutrition Practices in the United States - CDC

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Preventing Chronic Disease | The Relationship Between State Policies for Competitive Foods and School Nutrition Practices in the United States - CDC



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The Relationship Between State Policies for Competitive Foods and School Nutrition Practices in the United States

Caitlin L. Merlo, MPH, RD; Emily O’Malley Olsen, MSPH; Mara Galic, MHSc, RD; Nancy D. Brener, PhD

Suggested citation for this article: Merlo CL, Olsen EO, Galic M, Brener ND. The Relationship Between State Policies for Competitive Foods and School Nutrition Practices in the United States. Prev Chronic Dis 2014;11:130216. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd11.130216External Web Site Icon.
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Abstract

Introduction
Most students in grades kindergarten through 12 have access to foods and beverages during the school day outside the federal school meal programs, which are called competitive foods. At the time of this study, competitive foods were subject to minimal federal nutrition standards, but states could implement additional standards. Our analysis examined the association between school nutrition practices and alignment of state policies with Institute of Medicine recommendations (IOM Standards).
Methods
For this analysis we used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) report, Competitive Foods and Beverages in US Schools: A State Policy Analysis and CDC’s 2010 School Health Profiles (Profiles) survey to examine descriptive associations between state policies for competitive foods and school nutrition practices.
Results
Access to chocolate candy, soda pop, sports drinks, and caffeinated foods or beverages was lower in schools in states with policies more closely aligned with IOM Standards. No association was found for access to fruits or nonfried vegetables.
Conclusion
Schools in states with policies more closely aligned with the IOM Standards reported reduced access to less healthful competitive foods. Encouraging more schools to follow these standards will help create healthier school environments and may help promote healthy eating among US children.

Author Information

Corresponding Author: Caitlin L. Merlo, MPH, RD, Health Scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mailstop F-78, Atlanta, GA 30341. Telephone: 770-488-6171. E-mail: cmerlo@cdc.gov.
Author Affiliations: Emily O’Malley Olsen, Nancy D. Brener, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Mara Galic, Danya Consultants, Atlanta, Georgia.

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