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Anderson PM, Butcher KF. 2005. Reading, writing, and raisinets: Are school finances contributing to children's obesity?. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 36 pp. (NBER working paper series no. 11177)

Annotation: This paper examines whether schools under financial pressure are more likely to adopt potentially unhealthful food policies such as providing access to snack foods and soft drinks. The paper, which includes an abstract, provides background on the issues of school food policies and obesity in the United States, describes the authors' empirical approach and discusses their main estimates of the relationship between school food policies and finances and of the effect of school food policies on adolescent obesity, and explores the interaction between school food policy and family susceptibility to weight problems. A conclusion, endnotes, and references are included. Statistical information is presented in tables at the end of the report.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Body weight, Child health, Costs, Families, Nutrition, Obesity, School age children, School food services, Schools, Snacks

Hastert TA, Babey SH, Diamant AL, Brown ER. 2005. More California teens consume soda and fast food each day than five servings of fruits and vegetables. Los Angeles, CA: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, 7 pp. (Health policy research brief)

Annotation: This policy brief examines consumption of soda, fast food, and fruits and vegetables by adolescents based on data from the 2003 California Health Interview Survey. Topics include estimates of soda and fast food consumption; gender, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors in consumption patterns; availability of soda and fast food in schools, and impacts on consumption of fruit and vegetables. Policy recommendations are presented. Statistical information is presented in charts throughout the brief. References are also provided.

Contact: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, 10960 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1550, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Telephone: (310) 794-0909 Fax: (310) 794-2686 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.healthpolicy.ucla.edu Available from the website. Document Number: PB2005-8.

Keywords: Adolescent nutrition, Beverages, Food habits, Food preferences, School food services, Vegetables

Partnership for Prevention. 2005. Health policy priorities. Washington, DC: Partnership for Prevention, 17 pp.

Annotation: This document contains a set of actions that are recommended to reduce chronic disease.. Actions include (1) enhance physical education in schools, (2) ensure access to clinical preventive services, (3) enhance access to places for physical activity, (4) increase access to healthier food options in communities, (5) implement smoke-free policies in public places and workplaces, (6) establish and enact primary safety belt laws, (7) promote healthy foods in schools, and (8) provide fluoridation of community water systems. For each action to document provides background, information about the burden of disease addressed by the action, evidence of effectiveness, and endnotes.

Contact: Partnership for Prevention, 1015 18th Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 833-0009 Fax: (202) 833-0113 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.prevent.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Fluorides, Food, Health, Health policy, Legislation, Physical activity, Physical education, Prevention services, Public policy, Schools, Seat belts, Smoking

Burghardt J, Gleason P, Sinclair M, Cohen R, Hulsey L, Milliner-Waddell J. 2004. Evaluation of the National School Lunch Program Application/Verification Pilot Projects: Volume I—Impacts on deterrence, barriers, and accuracy. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research, 96 pp.

Annotation: This report, the first of two volumes, presents the results of an evaluation of two approaches tested in the National School Lunch Program Application/Verification Pilot Projects. Topics include the impacts of upfront documentation and graduated verification methods on deterrence of ineligible families, barriers for eligible families, and accuracy among certified students in school lunch programs. The report, which includes an executive summary and a summary of findings, is divided into the following sections: (1) study background, (2) characteristics of the pilot and comparison districts, and (3) impacts of the pilot project. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report. The report concludes with a list of references.

Contact: Mathematica , P.O. Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393, Telephone: (609) 799-3535 Fax: (609) 799-0005 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com $8.25, plus shipping and handling; also available from the website.

Keywords: Barriers, Child nutrition programs, Data, Eligibility determination, National programs, Pilot projects, Program evaluation, School food services, School lunch programs

Burghardt J, Gleason P, Sinclair M, Cohen R, Hulsey L, Milliner-Waddell J. 2004. Evaluation of the National School Lunch Program Application/Verification Pilot Projects: Volume II—Data collection, study methods and supplementary tables on certification impacts. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research, 96 pp.

Annotation: This report, the second of two volumes, presents the results of an evaluation of two approaches tested in the National School Lunch Program Application/Verification Pilot Projects: upfront documentation and verification. This volume provides a detailed description of the methods used to conduct the study, and presents tabulations that supplement and extend the analyses reported in Volume 1. It is divided into the following sections: (1) comparison site selection and recruitment, (2) sample design and sample selection, (3) survey data collection, (4) comparing planned and actual sample sizes and precision, (5) updating meal price status, (6) survey weighting procedures and population estimates, (7) weighting methodology, (8) impact and analysis estimation methods, and (9) supplementary tabulation. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report. The report also includes an evaluation postcard and references.

Contact: Mathematica , P.O. Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393, Telephone: (609) 799-3535 Fax: (609) 799-0005 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com $13.75, plus shipping and handling; also available from the website.

Keywords: Child nutrition programs, Data collection, Data collection, National programs, Pilot projects, Program evaluation, Research methods, School food services, School lunch programs, Surveys

Tasse T, Ohls J. 2003. Reaching more hungry children: The seamless summer food waiver. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research, 4 pp. (Issue brief, no. 1)

Annotation: This brief summarizes Mathematica's study of the Seamless Summer Food Waiver, a federal initiative to help school food authorities reach a larger number of hungry children in low-income areas during the summer months. Topics include bridging the nutrition gap, origins and operations of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), the program's attractiveness to sponsors, financial implications, states' role in innovations, and recommendations for the future.

Contact: Mathematica , P.O. Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393, Telephone: (609) 799-3535 Fax: (609) 799-0005 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com Available at no charge; also available from the website.

Keywords: Children, Federal initiatives, Food services, Hunger, Low income groups, School food services, Supplemental food programs

Gordon A, Briefel R, Needels K., Wemmerus N, Zavitsky T, Russo R, Tasse T, Kalb L, Peterson A, Creel D. 2003. Feeding low-income children when school is out: The Summer Food Service Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 419 pp.

Annotation: This report summarizes the results of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Implementation Study, a descriptive study of the operations of the SFSP at the state and local levels. The study addressed the following three major research questions: (1) How does the SFSP operate at the state, sponsor, and site levels? (2) What factors affect participation by sponsors and children? And (3) what is the nutritional quality of meals served, and what is the extent of plate waste? Section topics include study objectives and design, program characteristics, program administration, outreach and participation, meal service, and conclusions on administration simplification, expanding participation, improving meals, and reducing waste. References conclude the report. Statistical data are presented in table and figure formats throughout the report.

Contact: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831, Telephone: (202) 694-5050 E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov Web Site: http://www.ers.usda.gov Available from the website. Document Number: E-FAN-03-001.

Keywords: Outreach, Participation, Program evaluation, School food services, School lunch programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service. 2001. Accommodating children with special dietary needs in the school nutrition programs: Guidance for school food service staff. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 54 pp.

Annotation: This document describes some of the factors which must be considered in the early phases of planning for children with special dietary needs to enter school. Suggestions of ways in which the school food service can interact with other responsible parties in the school and the community at large to serve children with disabilities are provided. The guidance also includes advice on funding and liability questions. The material is based on the policy guidelines outlined in the Food and Consumer Service Instruction 783-2, Revision 2, Meal Substitutions for Medical or Other Special Dietary Reasons.

Contact: U.S. Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302, Contact Phone: (202) 305-2590 Web Site: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns Available from the website.

Keywords: Child nutrition, Children with special health care needs, School food services, Schools, Students

Takada E. 1998. Food On the Run 1997-1998 environment survey: Evaluation report. Sacramento, CA: California Project LEAN, 31 pp.

Annotation: This report explains the methodology and provides results of the school nutrition and physical activity surveys completed as part of the Food on the Run campaign evaluation. Food on the Run is part of California's Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition). Twelve sites completed the surveys for the 1997-1998 school year. A copy of the survey and tables of survey results are included in the appendices.

Contact: California Project LEAN, MS 7211, PO Box 997413, Sacramento, CA 95899, Telephone: (916) 552-9907 Fax: (916) 552-9909 Web Site: http://www.californiaprojectlean.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Food habits, Nutrition surveys, Physical activity, School food services, School surveys, Statistics

Horsley JW, Allen ER, Daniel PW. 1996. Nutrition management of school age children with special needs: A resource manual for school personnel, families, and health professionals = Nutrition management of handicapped and chronically ill school children: A resource manual for school personnel, families and health professionals. (2nd ed.). Richmond, VA: Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Department of Education, 93 pp.

Annotation: This manual, a product of an interagency project between the Virginia Departments of Health and Education, is a guide for parents and professionals on the management of nutrition problems of school children with special needs. It helps school personnel plan nutrition services for students who have special health needs or are chronically ill. The information included facilitates the management of special diets and the expansion of nutrition education in the school curriculum. It includes information on these topics: common nutrition problems and interventions during the school day; dietary considerations of specific conditions and related factors; and nutrition goals and objectives for the individualized education program. Dietary considerations and sources of information and/or nutrition education materials for the following conditions are discussed: cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus, Down syndrome, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, phenylketonuria, seizure disorders, spina bifida, constipation, feeding abnormalities, and tube feeding. Nine case studies are presented. The appendix includes information on lunch menu ideas for special diets, nutritious snacks, textural modifications, arthritis diet and drugs, complications of tube feeding, and PKU diet free foods. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available for loan. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHI113.

Keywords: Cerebral palsy, Children with special health care needs, Constipation, Cystic fibrosis, Diabetes mellitus, Down syndrome, Enteral nutrition, Epilepsy, Feeding disorders, Individualized education programs, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Nutrition, Phenylketonuria, School food services, Spina bifida

U.S. General Accounting Office. 1996. School lunch program: Role and impacts of private food service companies. Washington, DC: U.S. General Accounting Office, 62 pp.

Annotation: This report reviews the use of private food establishments and caterers by schools participating in federal programs for school meals. It examines the 1) extent to which schools use private companies to operate their lunch program and the the impacts that the use of these companies has on the National School Lunch Program, 2) terms and conditions on contracts between schools and food service companies, and 3) extent to which fast foods and vending machines are available in schools participating in the program and the types, brands, and nutritional content of the fast foods most commonly offered.

Contact: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20548, Telephone: (202) 512-3000 Secondary Telephone: E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gao.gov Available from the website. Document Number: GAO/RCED-96-217.

Keywords: Child nutrition programs, Contract services, Food service, Public private partnerships, Role, School food services, School lunch programs

U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. 1979. Model standards for community preventive health services: A collaborative project of the United States Conference of City Health Officers, National Association of County Health Officials, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, American Public Health Association and Department of Health, Education, and Welfare . Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, 110 pp.

Annotation: This book presents standards which are the framework for incremental improvement in community health status in the United States through preventive health service programming. The intended hallmark of these model standards is flexibility. The preamble spells out in detail the background, concepts, scope, definitions, and uses of the standards. The standards cover air quality, chronic disease control, communicable disease control, dental health, emergency medical services, family planning, food protection, genetic disease control, health education, home health services, housing services, injury control, institutional services, maternal and child health, noise control, nutritional services, occupational health, primary care, public health laboratory, radiological health, safe drinking water, sanitation, school health, solid waste management, surveillance and epidemiology, vector and animal control, and waste water management.

Keywords: Air pollution, Animals, Child health, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Communicable diseases, Emergency medical services, Epidemiology, Family planning, Federal government, Food safety, Genetic disorders, Health education, Home care services, Housing, Injury prevention, Maternal health, Nutrition services, Occupational safety and health, Oral health, Population surveillance, Preventive health services, Primary care, Public health, Public health services, Radiation, Sanitation, School health, Standards, Water pollution

Great Britain, Ministry of Education. 1958. The health of the school child: Fifty years of the School Health Service—Report of the Chief Medical Office of the Ministry of Education for the years 1956 and 1957. London, England: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 220 pp.

Annotation: This report discusses the British School Health Service from 1908 through1957, services to children with developmental disabilities from 1908-1957, medical inspection and treatment for 1956-57, fifty years of school dentistry, the British School Dental Service for 1956-57, growth and nutrition, periodic medical inspection, differing findings at periodic medical inspections, incidence of tonsillectomy in children, visual defects, defective hearing, developments for children with developmental disabilities, educationally sub-normal children, the British Child Guidance Service, tuberculosis in the school, other infectious diseases and school health, food poisoning, accidents in childhood, and health education.

Keywords: Child guidance clinics, Children with developmental disabilities, Communicable diseases, Dental care, Food poisoning, Great Britain, Health education, Hearing disorders, Mental retardation, Oral health, Sanitation, School health services, Tonsillectomy, Tuberculosis, Vision disorders

American School Health Association. Healthy People 2000: National health promotion and disease prevention objectives and healthy schools. Journal of School Health. 61(7):298-328. September 1991,

Annotation: This special issue of the "Journal of School Health" outlines the year 2000 objectives for the nation that can be attained by schools. The issue presents these objectives within the eight components of a multidimensional school health program including school health education and services, physical education, food services, psychology, counseling, and health promotion for faculty, school, and community. Objectives that can be influenced by schools are arranged according to 22 priority areas as identified in Healthy People 2000. Extensive background is provided for each initiative.

Contact: American School Health Association, 7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102, Telephone: (703) 506-7675 Contact Phone: (216) 678-1601 Fax: (703) 506-3266 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ashaweb.org $7.50 members, $9.50 nonmembers; plus $3.00 shipping and handling.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Child health, Disease prevention, Health education, Health policy, Health promotion, Healthy People 2000, Injury prevention, Mental health, National policy, Nutrition, Physical education, Policies, School food services, School health, School health education

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The MCH Digital Library is one of six special collections at Geogetown University, the nation's oldest Jesuit institution of higher education. It is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under award number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy with an award of $700,000/year. The library is also supported through foundation and univerity funding. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.