scholarly journals Parents’ Experiences Regarding School Meals during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4211
Author(s):  
Ilze Beitane ◽  
Sandra Iriste ◽  
Rita Riekstina-Dolge ◽  
Gita Krumina-Zemture ◽  
Marta Eglite
Keyword(s):  
Positive Experience ◽  
School Meals ◽  
School Lunches ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
Canned Meat ◽  
Survey Administration ◽  
Parents Experiences

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic required not only the reorientation of learning to remote form but also a change in the form of state-funded school lunches. One of the forms of school catering allowance was food packs, which obligated parents to prepare a warm lunch for the pupil from products included in food packs. As the responsibility for providing a warm lunch for the pupil was transferred to the parents, it was important to understand the parents’ experience. The survey was used to gather parents’ experiences of school catering allowance received during the pandemic using survey administration software—Google forms; 5166 respondents from different regions of Latvia took part in the survey. The school catering allowance in the form of food packs (83.7%) can be considered successful as over 70% of respondents rated it as positive, giving a rating of 7 (good) or above. Parents from Vidzeme and Latgale had the most positive experience with food packs. The parents appreciated the support they received, stating that it provided a certain sense of security during the crisis. Parental dissatisfaction was related to the composition of food packs, lack of local products and unacceptable products, such as canned meat and fish.

scholarly journals School meals in French secondary state schools: do national recommendations lead to healthier nutrition on offer?

2011 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 416-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mélanie Bertin ◽  
Lionel Lafay ◽  
Gloria Calamassi-Tran ◽  
Jean-Luc Volatier ◽  
Carine Dubuisson
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Meals ◽  
School Lunches ◽  
Group Frequency ◽  
The Impact

To improve the dietary offering in schools, the French authorities published recommendations on nutrition in 1999, which were then revised in 2007. The aim of the present study was to assess the nutritional offering in secondary school meals and the extent to which the recommendations promote balanced nutritional offerings. In 2005, a national survey was conducted on a representative sample of secondary schools, either administrated by the Ministry of Education (ES) or the Ministry of Agriculture (AS). Information on school-catering organisation and twenty consecutive meals was collected from each of the 707 secondary schools surveyed. Nutritional composition was estimated according to the French food composition database. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to investigate the impact of food-group frequency guidelines (FFG) on nutritional offering. It was found that 15 and 26 % of ES and AS schools, respectively, had high compliance with the FFG, at lunch. Macronutrient content was unbalanced in ES school lunches in which 42·8 % lipids, 21·5 % proteins and 35·7 % carbohydrates contributed to the energy. Nevertheless, proper offerings in Fe, Ca and vitamin C content were observed. In addition, a lower offering in lipids and a higher offering in proteins, Ca, vitamin C and Fe were found when the FFG were applied (P < 0·001). Similar results were found for AS schools. This paper confirms the effectiveness of FFG in providing nutritionally balanced school meals. However, others measures such as nutrition promotion and actions to improve children's food habits have to be introduced to make the recommendations more effective and easier to understand.

scholarly journals Energy and Nutritional Composition of School Lunches in Slovenia: The Results of a Chemical Analysis in the Framework of the National School Meals Survey

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4287
Author(s):  
Rok Poličnik ◽  
Katja Rostohar ◽  
Barbara Škrjanc ◽  
Barbara Koroušić Seljak ◽  
Urška Blaznik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
School Lunch ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Dietary Fats ◽  
School Meals ◽  
School Lunches

Background: Slovenia similar to some European countries has a long tradition of the organized system of school meals. The present survey aimed to compare school lunch composition in Slovene primary schools (n = 40) with the national dietary guidelines; Methods: The survey took place from January to September 2020. Sampling of a 5-day school lunch (n = 200) for adolescents aged 10 to 13 years, were performed in schools. Chemical analysis was provided by an accredited national laboratory. Results: The median energy value of school lunches was 2059 kJ (24% of the recommended daily energy intake). The school lunches contained 24.8 g of proteins, 52.9 g of carbohydrates and 16.7 g of dietary fats. Saturated fatty acids represent 4.7 g, polyunsaturated fatty acids 4.7 g, monounsaturated fatty acids 5.8 g, and industrial trans fats 0.2 g/100 g of a meal (1.2 g/meal). Dietary fibre represented 7.8 g, free sugars for 14.7 g and salt for 3.9 g; Conclusions: The survey showed lower values for energy, carbohydrates and total fats in school lunches as recommended, and exceeded values of salt, saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Modern requirements for the organisation of school meals

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
N.I. Valentinova ◽  
T.N. Sharova ◽  
N.V. Vasiliyevich
Keyword(s):  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Children's Health ◽  
Children’S Health ◽  
School Meals ◽  
School Lunches ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Important Improvement ◽  
The Social

Improvement of school meals organisation is one of the most relevant problems of children's health maintenance. The social signifi cance of catering, an increase in the availability of school lunches for a wider group of schoolchildren, an increase in the percentage of hot meals require a comprehensive approach. In this respect, the following tasks are considered as the most important: improvement of a regulatory framework for school meals organisation, balanced diet for schoolchildren, use of locally produced food, improvement of material and technical resources of school canteens, and use of safe culinary products.

scholarly journals Death scene investigation: parents’ experiences

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Unni Heltne ◽  
Atle Dyregrov ◽  
Kari Dyregrov
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Good Care ◽  
Death Scene ◽  
Bereaved Parents ◽  
Death Scene Investigation ◽  
Scene Investigation ◽  
Parents Experiences

Abstract This article presents the results of a study undertaken to evaluate how parents experience voluntary Death Scene Investigation (DSI) in their homes. In total, 35 parents were interviewed using semi-structured qualitative interview guidelines developed for this project. These focused on the parents’: 1) appraisal of information provided prior to the DSI and motivation for participating in the study, 2) experience of, and reactions to the DSI, and 3) thoughts and reactions following the DSI. The evaluation shows that performing a DSI is an important part of providing good care for bereaved parents following Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. If such an investigation is undertaken by professionals with extensive professional knowledge and experience in meeting bereaved parents in an empathic and caring manner, it can be a positive experience for parents, and help support them in coping with the painful death of their infant.

First-Time Parents’ Perception of Antenatal Education in Sweden

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingegerd Hildingsson ◽  
Kristina Dalén ◽  
Lena Sarenfelt ◽  
Anna-Berit Ransjö-Arvidson
Keyword(s):  
Parent Education ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Background Variable ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Antenatal Education ◽  
Early Parenthood ◽  
High Level ◽  
First Time ◽  
Parents Experiences

Antenatal parent education is one part of the parenthood support program and is offered to all first-time parents in Sweden. The aim was to explore first-time parents’ experiences of antenatal education and its helpfulness in preparation for birth and early parenthood. Eight hundred ten first-time parents completed questionnaires. The antenatal education was a positive experience for 56% and 62% of women and men, respectively. Antenatal education was helpful during birth for 68% of women and 63% of men. Forty-seven percent of women and 44% of men found it helpful for early parenthood. High level of education was the only background variable associated with being satisfied with antenatal education. Satisfaction was lower than reported in previous studies and indicates room for change and improvement in antenatal parent education.

scholarly journals The quality of midday meals eaten at school by adolescents; school lunches compared with packed lunches and their contribution to total energy and nutrient intakes

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1118-1125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celia J Prynne ◽  
Caroline Handford ◽  
Valerie Dunn ◽  
Diane Bamber ◽  
Ian M Goodyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
School Meals ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
School Lunches ◽  
Daily Energy ◽  
School Day ◽  
The Government ◽  
Girls School

AbstractObjectiveTo compare food and nutrient intakes from midday meals provided by schools with those from packed lunches and to estimate the contribution from food eaten at midday to the total daily energy and nutrient intakes of teenagers.DesignDietary data were recorded in 4 d estimated diaries of which 2 d were school days. The school day data were analysed for total and midday energy and nutrient intakes. The latter were compared with the recommendations of the Caroline Walker Trust (CWT).SettingCambridgeshire, UK, 2006.SubjectsTeenagers (n 757) aged 14–15 years, from eighteen secondary schools, who reported food eaten at school.ResultsThe contribution to total daily energy intake from all lunches eaten at school was 29 % (boys) and 28 % (girls). School meals provided greater quantities of protein, starch, carotene and folate but also more saturated fats and Na than packed lunches. Intakes of energy and several nutrients fell below the CWT recommendations for both types of lunch. School meals and packed lunches provided different types of foods; greater quantities of rice, pasta and vegetables in school meals; more yoghurt, cheese, fruit and juices but also more confectionery and soft drinks in packed lunches.ConclusionsThere has been concern that schoolchildren who are not opting for lunch provided by schools are compromising the overall quality of their diet, but the present study showed small differences in nutrient content between packed and school lunches. These data were collected in 2005–2007 before the government programme of improvements reached secondary schools.

scholarly journals Children’s lunchtime food choices following the introduction of food-based standards for school meals: observations from six primary schools in Sheffield

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Golley ◽  
Jo Pearce ◽  
Michael Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
School Lunch ◽  
School Meals ◽  
School Lunches ◽  
School Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Nutrient Density ◽  
Food Standards

AbstractObjectiveTo describe the lunchtime choices and nutritional intake of primary-school-aged children in England 4 months after the introduction of interim food-based standards for school lunches.DesignCross-sectional 2 d weighed food records collected in January and February 2007.SettingSix primary schools in Sheffield, England.SubjectsOne hundred and twenty-three pupils aged 8–10 years.ResultsVegetables (81 % v. 8 %) and cakes and biscuits (43 % v. 23 %) were chosen more frequently by pupils consuming a school lunch, while fruit (40 % v. 36 %), meat products (18 % v. 14 %), confectionery (72 % v. 0 %), savoury snacks (69 % v. 0 %) and drinks not meeting the school food standards (40 % v. 0 %) were chosen more often by pupils eating a packed lunch. Mean energy intake was lower in the school lunch group compared with the packed lunch group (1402 (sd 573) v. 2192 (sd 619), P = 0·005). Nutrient density (per MJ energy) was significantly better in school meals for key nutrients including protein (9·8 (sd 2·7) v. 6·3 (sd 1·9) g), fat (7·4 (sd 2·7) v. 10·6 (sd 2·8) g), NSP (2·8 (sd 1·3) v. 1·1 (sd 0·4) g), vitamin A (151·3 (sd 192·8) v. 69·1 (sd 55·6) μg), folate (29·6 (sd 11·6) v. 17·0 (sd 7·0) μg), iron (1·3 (sd 0·3) v. 0·9 (sd 0·3) mg) and zinc (1·1 (sd 0·4) v. 0·7 (sd 0·3) mg).ConclusionsSchools were largely compliant with the interim food-based standards for school meals 4 months after their introduction. Within the context of the new standards, children taking a school lunch are more likely to eat a more nutritious lunch, in terms of less high-fat/salt/sugar foods and nutrient density. The introduction of nutrient-based standards is warranted. Efforts to improve the lunchtime intake of children taking a packed lunch are also required.

Evaluation of the Institutionalization of the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) in a U.S./Mexico Border Community

2002 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward M. Heath ◽  
Karen J. Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
El Paso ◽  
School Meals ◽  
School Lunches ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Process Measures ◽  
Border Community ◽  
Mexico Border

El Paso Coordinated Approach to Child Health (El Paso CATCH) was evaluated in 24 schools for outcome measures of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during physical education (PE), content of PE lessons, content of school meals, and numerous process measures. Chi-square analyses compared frequency data across time for activity during PE and percentage fat in school meals. Descriptive summarieswere used for process questionnaire results. Data were also compared to CATCH program goals. For most intervention schools, El Paso CATCH significantly increased MVPA, decreased fat in school meals, and decreased sodium in school breakfasts. However, some schools were not meeting the fat content goals for school lunches, and no schools met the vigorous physical activity (VPA) goals for PE or the sodium goals for school lunches.

scholarly journals Saugumo jausmo konstravimas neformalioje jaunimo subkultūroje

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Reda Šatūnienė
Keyword(s):  
Social Organization ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Doctoral Dissertation ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Youth Groups ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
Youth Subculture

Vilniaus dailės akademijosKauno fakulteto / Aukštųjų studijų fakultetoHumanitarinių mokslų katedraMuitinės g. 4 LT-44280 Kaunas. Tel. (8-37) 20 36 34El. paštas: [email protected] Lietuvoje empirinių etnologinių ar antropologinių tyrimų „saugumo jausmo“ konstravimo neformaliose jaunimo subkultūrose tema iki šiol nėra atlikta, išskyrus etnologinius E. Ramanauskaitės jaunimo subkultūrų tyrimus (2001, 2004). Straipsnio autorės atliktų tyrimų rezultatai leidžia daryti prielaidą, kad būrimuisi į socialines grupes turi įtakos nesaugumo jausmas visuomenėje. Straipsnyje asmens saugumo jausmas traktuojamas kaip pozityvios patirtys, bendrumo jausmas, proaktyvumas. Straipsnio tikslas – ištirti saugumo jausmo konstravimo galimybes ir ypatumus jaunimo subkultūrinėje bendruomenėje, pabrėžiant pasitikėjimo ryšių ir saugios aplinkos kūrimą analizuojamos subkultūros viduje. Atlikus etnografinį tyrimą atskleista, kad dalyvavimas grupės veikloje teikia pasitikėjimo savimi ir kitais, o pačios subkultūros viduje, yra retų išimčių, dominuoja pasitikėjimu grįsti neformalūs ryšiai, sukuriantys saugumo jausmą.Pagrindiniai žodžiai: neformali subkultūra, vertybinės orientacijos, saugumo jausmo konstravimas, socialinė organizacija.Constructing ‘sense of security’ within non-formal youth subcultureReda ŠatūnienėSummaryThere still are no empirical ethnological or anthropological studies on the ‘sense of security’ construction in non-formal subcultural youth groups in Lithuania. The results of the current research offer a premise that organization of non-formal subcultures is influenced by the sense of insecurity. In the paper, the sense of security is taken as a positive experience, a sense of community, proactivity. The main purpose of the paper is to analyze the possibilities and peculiarities of constructing the ‘sense of security’ within the non-formal youth subculture, focusing on the construction of links of trust and creation of a safe social environment. In 2004–2008, an ethnographic research was conducted while preparing a doctoral dissertation at the Vytautas Magnus University. Afterwards, the participation in subcultural activities was found to make one trust more in him / herself and others, help one to express him / herself, strengthen the inner ‘me’. Within the subculture, non-formal links based on trust dominate, thus creating a “safe” social environment.Key words: non-formal subculture, values, sense of security, social organization.

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