Sodium in School Lunches Before and After Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010

Good nutrition is essential for child health and development. Effective school lunch standards can contribute to the well-being and academic achievement of students. The Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) mandated implementation of nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program. The HHFKA standards required increased servings of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain rich foods and set upper calorie, saturated fat, and sodium limits starting in 2012. Sodium standards were to be phased in over time, starting in July 2014. This longitudinal study assessed sodium content of school lunches selected by students before and after implementation of the HHFKA.

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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis

Author(s): Torissa Sorenson

Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training

Year: 2016

Adviser(s):

• Donna B. Johnson