December 13, 2011—Interested in learning more about the effect of offer vs. serve approaches on the consumption of fruits and vegetables by elementary school children? How about perceived barriers and benefits to the School Breakfast Program? The Fall 2011 issue of The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management is now available online. Each issue of this online exclusive publication features several research articles on topics critical to the successful operation of school meal programs.
In addition to the topics mentioned already, articles in this latest issue also focus on research related to vending machine offerings in middle schools and the development and evaluation of nutrition education competencies for preschool-aged children. You also will find a research update from the National Food Service Management Institute, as well as abstracts from the Child Nutrition Showcase poster display at SNA’s Annual National Conference in Nashville last July.
The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management is a peer-reviewed research journal published twice a year. To read the current issue, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/Content.aspx?id=16319.
The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management—Fall 2011