Factors affecting participation in child nutrition programs
1983
Keyser, Donna L. | Vaden, Allene G. | Dayton, Arthur D.
Extract: The primary objective of a study was to compare participation rates in the school lunch and breakfast programs in relation to a number of selected schools in 4 midwestern states. Most of the schools participated in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), whereas availability of the School Breakfast Program (SBP) was limited. Participation rates were lowest in secondary schools. In the small number of schools providing the breakfast program, participation in relation to average daily attendance was 30%. Percentage of students qualifying for free meals and a food quality index were predictors of school lunch participation. In secondary schools, percentage of bussed students and a student acceptance index were other positive predictors, whereas the availability of a lunch alternatives index was a negative predictor. (author)
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