Don't ban it, move it. This is one conclusion of a new Cornell University study. In one set of schools, sales of fruit increased by 100% when it was moved to a colorful bowl. Salad bar sales tripled when the cart was placed in front of cash registers.
These findings presented at the School Nutrition Association's New York conference, underscore the easiest way to lunchroom choices is to make an apple more convenient, cool, and visible than a cookie. The conclusion of six different studies with over 11,000 middle and high school studies show that psychology and economics might be better outlawing tasty food.
"It's not nutrition until someone eats it. You need to have foods that kids will eat, or they won't eat - or they'll eat worse" said Chris Wallace, Food Service Director for the Corning, New York School District.
We're focusing on giving Food Service Directors "low-cost/no cost" changes they can make immediately, said Brian Wansink, Co-Director of the Cornell Center of Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs (BEN).
During his research presentation, he described other studies which showed:
The Cornell Center (BEN.Cornell.edu) is funded by the USDA and will be awarding research grants to determine additional "low-cost/no cost" changes that schools can make to improve what kids eat and can improve participation in the school lunch program.
Have Your Say! - Add your comment or discuss this article on our FaceBook Page.
| Interesting Similar Topics |
|---|
| 1 : Evaluation of Transdisciplinary Obesity Prevention Program Examines Transdisciplinary Doctoral Training Program : University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. |
| 2 : Majority of Parents Do Not Believe Their Child's BMI Report Card : SAGE. |
| 3 : More Obese Children and Adolescents Than Underweight by 2022 : World Health Organization (WHO). |
| 4 : Childhood Obesity - A Psychological Disorder? : Children's Hospital Los Angeles. |
| 5 : Trend Reversal in Childhood Obesity - BMI Decline in 8 Yr Old Boys : University of Gothenburg. |
| From our Childhood Obesity section - Full List (82 Items) |
Submit disability news, coming events, as well as assistive technology product news and reviews.
Loan Information for low income singles, families, seniors and disabled. Includes home, vehicle and personal loans.
Famous People with Disabilities - Well known people with disabilities and conditions who contributed to society.
List of awareness ribbon colors and their meaning. Also see our calendar of awareness dates.
Blood Pressure Chart - What should your blood pressure be, and information on blood group types/compatibility.