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Monday, January 19, 2009

Restricting Snacks at Schools Means Kids Eat More Veggies

Restricting access to snack foods in schools leads children to eat slightly increased amounts of vegetables and fruits, according to a new study from the University of South Carolina.

Wendy Gonzalez analyzed data from 10,285 fifth graders at 2,065 schools. Those schools that restricted the availability of snacks such as ice cream, baked goods, and candy had a 21% increased consumption of vegetables and a 15% increase for fruits.

Gonzalez, writing in the Journal of Nutrition, said that restricting availability of snacks is a better policy than limiting the number or types of snacks at schools.

Labels: vegetables, junk_food, snacks

Posted By: Aspen Education Group