School Nutrition Services (SNS) Research

Publication: JAND

Date Published: January 2021

Reference: 

Availability of Lower-Sodium School Lunches and the Association with Selection and Consumption among Elementary and Middle School Students

Cohen, Juliana F.W. et al.
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 121, Issue 1, 105 - 111.e2

Key Takeaways: The study looks at students 3-8 across 13 elementary and K-8 elementary schools in New England with 1985 students, which investigates the impact of lower sodium school meals. The majority of meals selected (87%) and consumed (98%) met the USDA 2 grams of sodium target. Future policies should focus on limiting added sugar in school meals as well.

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