Author : Pamela K. Hoffman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (879 download)
Book Synopsis The Status of School Wellness Policies in Minnesota Public Schools by : Pamela K. Hoffman
Download or read book The Status of School Wellness Policies in Minnesota Public Schools written by Pamela K. Hoffman and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Schools are uniquely suited for obesity prevention interventions. In recognition of this opportunity, each school participating in federal nutrition programs is required by federal law to enact a local school wellness policy. This study assessed the strength and comprehensiveness of 143 school wellness policies in a stratified, random sample of Minnesota public school districts, examining also relationships between school policy quality and district-level demographic variables. Overall, policies scored low in strength and moderate in comprehensiveness. Scores related to policy evaluation were the strongest and scores related to USDA school meal program standards were the most comprehensive, while scores related to physical education/activity were the weakest and least comprehensive. Higher percentages of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals in school districts predicted higher school wellness strength and comprehensive scores. No significant relationships were found between policy total strength and comprehensiveness scores and geographic locale, minority enrollment, or total student enrollment.