SNF Research

The School Nutrition Foundation is committed to providing research that benefits its members and the children they serve. Strong partnerships are formed with the Foundation’s industry members to conduct research that is vital to the ongoing success of school foodservice programs. Industry partners also enable the Foundation to provide research grants to researchers in the school nutrition field.

Research Support

The Foundation plays an integral role in School Nutrition Association research. SNF advances the study of child nutrition and school foodservice by supporting and funding Association research initiatives. SNF, SNA’s sister organization, provides funding and support for a variety of Association research projects including:

• Awareness and Attitudes Toward the ‘Nutrient Rich Foods’ Concept by School Nutrition Directors  (pdf)
• Recycling & Waste Management Practices in School Nutrition Programs
• Availability of Flavored Milk in Schools Report (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• Usage of and Attitudes Toward Cheese in School Meal Programs (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• 2006 Local School Wellness Policies Report (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• 2004 School Fruit and Vegetable Procurement Study (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• 2004 After School Snack Report (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• 2002 A la Carte and Vending Study