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School Health Promotion: Child Nutrition Programs
Gail C. Frank,
Allene Vaden,
Josephine Martin,
Gail C. Frank
Gail C. Frank, DrPH, RD, President, Greater New Orleans Nutrition Specialists, Inc., P.O. Box 73422, Metairie, LA 70003–3422
Search for more papers by this authorAllene Vaden
Allene Vaden, PhD, RD, Dean, School of Home Economics and Professor, Dietetics and Institutional Management, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 66506
Search for more papers by this authorJosephine Martin
Josephine Martin, PhD, RD, Associate Superintendent for Special Services, Georgia Dept. of Education, Atlanta, GA 30334.
Search for more papers by this authorGail C. Frank,
Allene Vaden,
Josephine Martin,
Gail C. Frank
Gail C. Frank, DrPH, RD, President, Greater New Orleans Nutrition Specialists, Inc., P.O. Box 73422, Metairie, LA 70003–3422
Search for more papers by this authorAllene Vaden
Allene Vaden, PhD, RD, Dean, School of Home Economics and Professor, Dietetics and Institutional Management, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 66506
Search for more papers by this authorJosephine Martin
Josephine Martin, PhD, RD, Associate Superintendent for Special Services, Georgia Dept. of Education, Atlanta, GA 30334.
Search for more papers by this authorThis manuscript is dedicated to the spirit and memory of Allene Vaden, whose contributions to school food service and child nutrition paved the way for future collaborative efforts throughout the nation.
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Since 1946, with the enactment of the National School Lunch Act, an important and integral part of the comprehensive school health program has been ensuring the nutritional needs of students are met. This article describes the history of the school nutrition program and how it has adapted to meet the needs of today's students. The modern menu is more healthful, foods are prepared with less salt, sugar, and fat, and nutrition education complements food choices. Through collaboration, nutrition education has been integrated into health education and the other elements of the total school health program to better meet students needs.
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