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Parent Perceptions of School Meals Influence Student Participation in School Meal Programs

A survey of 1,110 parents, guardians and caregivers led by Monica D. Zuercher, PhD, MS, Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, found that more positive parental perceptions about school meals and their benefits to families were associated with greater student meal participation. Working to ensure parents are familiar with the healthfulness and quality of school meals and the efforts schools are making to provide high-quality, appealing meals may be critical for increasing school meal participation rates.

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Confusing Assistance Requirements Contribute to Food Insecurity Among College Students

Suzanna M. Martinez, PhD, MS, University of California San Francisco, highlights a new study that illustrates how challenging SNAP rules are for college students and those involved in their implementation. The research supports simplifying the student SNAP process to increase participation for eligible students, especially for historically minoritized racial and ethnic groups and low-income students for whom equitable access to SNAP benefits is critical.

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Household Food Waste Reduced Through Whole-Family Food Literacy Intervention

How can parents and kids work together to reduce household food waste? Amar Laila, PhD, University of Guelph, discusses the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a new pilot study of Weeknight Supper Savers, a whole-family food literacy intervention that teaches how to prepare, store, and eat leftovers. The tool successfully encouraged families to prepare meals together and reduced food waste.

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Participants in School-Based Gardening and Food Programs Benefit From Lasting Impacts on Dietary Behaviors

Christine St. Pierre, MPH, RD, presents the results of a new study to determine the impact on dietary behaviors on current and former elementary school students who participated in FRESHFARM FoodPrints’ school-based gardening and food education classes over the past 15 years. Analysis revealed how this early learning positively influenced food decisions as children grew older, extending into adulthood.

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New Resources

Volume 55, Issue 1 – Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics by Marion Nestle reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Wilkins, Cornell University.
For the full review see this issue.

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Volume 54, Issue 12 – Quick recap of the review of The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health by Dr. Kritika Gupta, Center for Research Evaluation, the University of Mississippi, reviews.
For the full review see this issue.

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Volume 54, Issue 11 – Quick recap of the review of Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness with Dr. Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos.
For the full review see this issue.

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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

Cover Image - Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Volume 56, Issue 4

The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior  Opens in new window  , since 1969, serves as a global resource to advance nutrition education and behavior related research, practice, and policy. JNEB publishes original research, as well as papers focused on emerging issues, policies and practices broadly related to nutrition education and behavior. These topics include, but are not limited to, nutrition education interventions; theoretical interpretation of behavior; epidemiology of nutrition and health; food systems; food assistance programs; nutrition and behavior assessment; and public health nutrition.

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The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB)  Opens in new window   represents the unique professional interests of nutrition educators in the United States and worldwide. SNEB is dedicated to promoting effective nutrition education and communication to support and improve healthful behaviors and has a vision of healthy communities through nutrition education and advocacy. SNEB provides forums for sharing innovative strategies for nutrition education, expressing a range of views on important issues, and disseminating research findings. Members of SNEB educate individuals, families, fellow professionals, and students, and influence policy makers about nutrition, food, and health.

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