School Nutrition Services (SNS) Research

Publication: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Date Published: September 2023

Reference: 

Wang L, Cohen JF, Maroney M, Cudhea F, Hill A, Schwartz C, Lurie P, Mozaffarian D. 
Evaluation of health and economic effects of United States school meal standards 
consistent with the 2020-2025 dietary guidelines for Americans. 
Am J Clin Nutr. 2023 Sep;118(3):605-613. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.05.031. 
Epub 2023 Jul 30. PMID: 37527964; PMCID: PMC10550836.

Key Takeaways: The current school meal standards in 2010 are not aligned with the 2022-2025 Dietary Guidelines of America (DGA). In which stronger school meal standards are needed on added sugars, sodium, and whole grains diet. Including the 2020-2025 DGA recommendation can help meet these standards and can improve diet and promote childhood health, as well as prevent future adult burdens such as CVD, diabetes, and cancer, as well as prevent associated economic costs.

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