SNF Research

Research Support

The School Nutrition Foundation is dedicated to funding and conducting research projects that will help support SNA members efficiently serve nutritious meals to millions of school children each year. The School Nutrition Foundation actively seeks partners interested in advancing the field of school nutrition through thoughtful collection and dissemination of information. Most recently, the School Nutrition Foundation partnered with the Pew Charitable Trusts Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project to release the Serving Safe and Healthy Meals at Schools Takes Equipment and Training report

• 2011 Serving Safe and Healthy Meals at Schools Takes Equipment and Training
• 2009 Warewash Study: Disposable vs. Permanent
• 2009 Awareness and Attitudes Toward the ‘Nutrient Rich Foods’ Concept by School Nutrition Directors  (pdf)
• 2007 Recycling & Waste Management Practices in School Nutrition Programs
• 2006 Availability of Flavored Milk in Schools Report (pdf)
• 2006 Usage of and Attitudes Toward Cheese in School Meal Programs (pdf)
• 2006 Local School Wellness Policies Report (pdf)
• 2004 School Fruit and Vegetable Procurement Study (pdf)
• 2004 After School Snack Report (pdf)
• 2002 A la Carte and Vending Study