A5051843809- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Education Systems and Policy
- Education Methods and Practices
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Physical Activity and Health
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
New York University
2024-2025
Merrimack College
2021-2024
Columbia University
2019-2021
Parental perceptions of school meals can affect student participation and overall support for meal policies. Little is known about parental under universal free (UFSM) We assessed California parents' during the COVID-19 emergency response with federally funded UFSM whether differed by race/ethnicity. Among 1110 parents K-12 students, most reported benefit their families, saving them money (81.6%), time (79.2%), stress (75.0%). Few that child would be embarrassed to eat (11.7%), but more...
ObjectiveTo evaluate if parent perceptions of school meals influence student participation.DesignIn May 2022, an online survey was used to parents' and their children's participation.ParticipantsA total 1,110 California parents kindergarten through 12th-grade students.Main Outcome MeasuresStudent participation in lunch breakfast.AnalysisPrincipal component analysis Poisson regression models.ResultsThree groups parental were identified: (1) positive (eg, liking thinking that they are tasty...
School meals play a major role in supporting children's diets and food security, policies for universal school (USM) have the potential to contribute positive child health outcomes. During COVID-19 pandemic, schools provided free all students United States, but this national USM policy ended year (SY) 2022-2023; however, few states adopted continue statewide SY 2022-2023. Research examining challenges strategies successful continuation of is essential, along with studying pandemic-related...
Abstract Objective: To understand caregivers’ perceptions about their children’s mealtime social experiences at school, and how they believe these impact consumption of meals school (both brought from home meals). Design: Qualitative data were originally collected as part a larger mixed methods study using an embedded-QUAN dominant research design. Setting: Semi-structured interviews conducted with United States (U.S.) caregivers over Zoom TM in English Spanish during the 2021-2022 year. The...
This study aimed to quantify the carbon footprint of elementary school lunch menus across six major urban districts in United States and simulate effect sustainable food policies on emissions reductions while ensuring nutritional requirements remain adequate. We analyzed a total twenty distinct meals per district selected from four-week period calculated their using life cycle assessment data. then modeled three scenarios reduce emissions: (1) reduction beef meal offerings one day month, (2)...
Receiving free or reduced-price meals (FRPM) at school benefits resource-constrained families financially and nutritionally. However, many in the United States do not apply for FRPM, eligible students eat meals, possibly due to stigma. This study is a secondary qualitative analysis derived from mixed-methods study. Interviews were conducted with 66 parents California Maine during 2021-2022 year when all nationwide through universal (UFSM) policy. Approximately half (56%) of had children who...
Snacks and beverages are often sold in addition to meals U.S. schools (“competitive foods”), but their current nutritional quality compliance with national Smart standards unknown. This study assessed competitive foods a sample of 90 middle high schools. Differences by school characteristics were measured using mixed methods analysis variance. Overall, 80% the foods; they less commonly available universal free meal (UFSM) policies. A total 840 unique products documented and, on average, 75%...
Background/Objectives: School meals are an important source of nutrition for children and have been found to help mitigate food insecurity. This study evaluated the association between insecurity school meal participation whether parental perceptions about differ by security status. Methods: In May 2022, 1110 Californian parents K-12 students shared their meals, including quality, healthiness, stigma, benefits, as well child’s in online survey. Household was determined using USDA 6-item...
The objective of this research was to develop and test a low-burden method gather diet quality data that is comparable across countries, consistently implemented, easily understood by respondents. A common for collecting dietary diversity consists open-ended food group questions, e.g., Yesterday, did you eat any porridge, bread, rice, pasta or other foods made from grains? Our hypotheses were (1) the majority consumption each could be represented few in country setting (sentinel foods); (2)...
ABSTRACT Background Recess provides an important opportunity for children to be physically active during weekdays. Updated, nationally representative, prevalence estimates of elementary school recess practices in the United States are needed. Methods Surveys were sent a representative sample 1010 public schools 2019‐2020 year. Results compared by region (Northeast, Midwest, South, West), urbanicity, size, racial and ethnic composition, socioeconomic status (percent eligible...
In the United States, many children who come from low-income backgrounds and experience food insecurity do not take eat school lunch, despite it being a nutritious meal. Teachers could play role in encouraging students' consumption of lunch; however, teachers America are traditionally uninvolved lunch period. The purpose this research was to understand resources kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) need encourage students lunch. Two data collection workshops semi-structured follow-up...
Schools play a key role in children's health. Following COVID-19, programs that promote students' well-being are needed more than ever. This study examines the continuation of wellness initiative Anchorage, Alaska, 2021-2022 school year.
This study aimed to quantify the carbon footprint of elementary school lunch menus across six major urban districts in United States, and simulate effect sustainable food policies on emission reductions, while ensuring nutritional requirements remain adequate. We analyzed a total twenty distinct meals per district selected from four-week period calculated their emissions using life-cycle assessment data. then modeled three scenarios reduce emissions: a) Reduction beef meal offerings one day...
Various federal policies have weakened school meal nutrition standards in the United States since passage of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010, including temporary waivers to promote post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery. This study used menu and nutrient data from a nationally representative sample 128 elementary districts examine differences nutrients (average calories, total fat, saturated sodium, sugar, fiber) alignment with Department Agriculture (USDA) sodium targets 2019 (pre-pandemic)...