scholarly journals Participation in the School Milk Program Contributes to Increased Milk Consumption and Dietary Nutrient Intake by Middle School Students in South Korea

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee ◽  
Kim ◽  
Kim
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Calcium Intake ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Milk Consumption ◽  
School Students ◽  
Program Participant ◽  
Dietary Nutrient ◽  
Participant Group

Milk is considered to be one of the main food sources of calcium for promoting growth and bone health in children and adolescents. This study investigated whether or not participation in a school milk program affected milk consumption and nutrient intake by middle school students in South Korea. In total, 692 middle school students aged 13–16 years old were enrolled in two groups: the school milk program participant group (n = 346) and the non-participant group (n = 346). The survey examined normal milk consumption status in both groups. The diet record method was applied to analyze the amount of nutrient intake levels. Milk/dairy product consumption was significantly higher in the school milk program participant group for both boys and girls (p < 0.001). The school milk program participant group also generally showed higher energy and dietary nutrient intake levels as compared to the non-participant group for both genders (p < 0.05). No differences were observed in milk consumption at home or outside school, and calcium intake from animal-derived foods was higher in the school milk program participant group (p < 0.001). Therefore, it can be assumed that participating in the school milk program directly resulted in higher calcium intake. Hence, we can report that participating in the school milk program contributes to increased milk consumption and improved the overall nutrient intake.

scholarly journals Food choice, plate waste and nutrient intake of elementary- and middle-school students participating in the US National School Lunch Program

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 1255-1263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie L Smith ◽  
Leslie Cunningham-Sabo
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
National School Lunch Program ◽  
School Students ◽  
Plate Waste ◽  
National School ◽  
Canned Fruit ◽  
Lunch Program ◽  
Elementary And Middle School

AbstractObjectiveTo (i) evaluate food choices and consumption patterns of elementary- and middle-school students who participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and (ii) compare students’ average nutrient intake from lunch with NSLP standards.DesignPlate waste from elementary- and middle-school students’ lunch trays was measured in autumn 2010 using a previously validated digital photography method. Percentage waste was estimated to the nearest 10 % for the entrée, canned fruit, fresh fruit, vegetable, grain and milk. Univariate ANOVA determined differences in percentage waste between schools, grades and genders. Daily nutrient intake was calculated using the district's menu analysis and percentage waste.SettingElementary and middle schools in northern Colorado (USA).SubjectsStudents, grades 1–8.ResultsPlate waste was estimated from 899 lunch trays; 535 elementary- and 364 middle-school students. Only 45 % of elementary- and 34 % middle-school students selected a vegetable. Elementary-school students wasted more than a third of grain, fruit and vegetable menu items. Middle-school students left nearly 50 % of fresh fruit, 37 % of canned fruit and nearly a third of vegetables unconsumed. Less than half of the students met the national meal standards for vitamins A and C, or Fe.ConclusionsFew students’ lunch consumption met previous or new, strengthened NSLP lunch standards. Due to the relatively low intake of vegetables, intakes of vitamins A and C were of particular concern. Effective behavioural interventions, combined with marketing, communications and behavioural economics, will likely be necessary to encourage increased vegetable intake to meet the new meal standards.

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