Energy and Nutrient Intake and Acceptability of Nutritionally Balanced School Meals in Filipino Students

Angeles‐Agdeppa, Imelda; Neufingerl, Nicole; Magsadia, Clarita; Hiemstra, Harry; Patalen, Chona; Eilander, Ans

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“…This is consistent with previous findings that national food programs, including the PNAE, tend to prioritize the provision of a healthy diet, defined as a greater quantity of fresh or minimally processed foods such as fruits, vegetables, and milk, and reduced levels of sodium and simple sugars 17–19,32–34 . In the Philippines, a school meal program developed nutritious meals for adolescents to ensure higher intakes of micronutrients ( p < 0.001), fiber ( p < 0.001), and the intake of higher-quality fats ( p < 0.001) as compared with basal meals 35 . In France, school meals were associated with the consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits ( p < 0.001) and family income ( p < 0.001).…”

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“…Interventional studies aiming to change the profile of available foods in school cafeterias by reducing the availability of ultra-processed and processed foods and increasing that of fresh or minimally processed foods and/or meals have yielded positive results concerning improved nutritional profiles and adherence to a healthy diet among adolescents 23,35,41,43,44 . These changes in available foods yielded net reductions in the caloric, sugar, and sodium contents of the offered meals 41 .…”

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Ultra-processed food consumption by Brazilian adolescents in cafeterias and school meals

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Abreu

et al. 2019

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This cross-sectional study utilized the National School Health Survey 2015 database to assess the association between school cafeterias; the meals offered by the Brazilian School Food Program (PNAE); and the consumption of industrialized/ultra-processed salty foods, sweets, and soft drinks among Brazilian adolescents. A sample of 102,072 adolescents, aged 11-19 years, who were enrolled in the 9th grade completed the survey. The evaluated outcome was the consumption of industrialized/ultraprocessed salty foods, sweets, and soft drinks. A Poisson regression model-based multivariate analysis was performed. The effect measure was the prevalence ratio (PR) with its respective 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The results indicated that Brazilian adolescents who attended schools without meals offered through the PNAE had a higher probability of regularly (≥5 times/week) consuming ultraprocessed salty foods [pR = 1.06, CI = 1.01-1.11] and soft drinks [PR = 1.08, CI = 1.03-1.14] compared to those who attended schools that offered PNAE meals. Moreover, the presence of a school cafeteria was associated with a higher probability to consume industrialized/ultra-processed salty foods [PR = 1.05, CI = 1.02-1.08], sweets [PR = 1.09, CI = 1.07-1.11], and soft drinks [PR = 1.10, CI = 1.07-1.13]. School meals appear to be associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods by Brazilian adolescents, indicating areas for health promotion programs.

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Ultra-processed food consumption by Brazilian adolescents in cafeterias and school meals

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Abreu

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“…With the transition from secondary school to college or university, as independency increases, students are constantly challenged to make healthy food selections (1) . Such transition into young adulthood is frequently a period of unhealthy lifestyle where young people could assume long-lasting health behavior habits.…”

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“…Given that one of the main goals of colleges and universities is to broaden the knowledge of the society, the enhancement of the nutrition attitudes, knowledge and practices of the students is of high importance, as this will subsequently lead to a more food-conscious society and healthier people. Some studies have shown that most students are not familiar with the healthy foods needed for their body in different conditions (1,4) . Research showed that the majority of students (83.6%) eat three meals during the day regularly and no difference was found between men and women (6) .…”

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“…The paper provided guidelines on how food for Filipinos must be prepared in order to meet the required nutrients. https://www.indjst.org/ Angeles-Agdeppa, et al (1) investigated the dietary intakes and acceptance of nutritionally balanced school meals (or nutrimeals) as compared with regular (or baseline) school meals among high school students. They found out that nutritionally balanced nutri-meals may be a healthier and acceptable alternative to regular Filipino school meals.…”

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A Decision Support System for Optimizing Nutrient in Daily Lunch Intake among College Students in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines using Linear Programming

Namoco¹,

Abecia²,

Pailagao³

2021

IJST

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Objectives: This study aims to develop a decision support system to find food choices that will optimize nutrient intake among college students given their food choices and budget by formulating and solving linear programming models. Methods: Survey interviews among college students in various colleges and universities around Cagayan de Oro City were conducted to determine the foods which they usually eat as well as their usual budget for lunch. Moreover, cafeterias and fast-food chains located near school areas were also visited to ascertain the kind of foods they serve to students as well as the corresponding prices per serving of these foods. Using this information such as costs per food serving, nutrient content, student meal budget and their food preferences, linear programming models are then formulated and solved while making sure that individual nutrient requirements are met. The models are then incorporated into an excel-based program to present a userfriendly decision support system (DSS) for determining lunch menu options. Findings: Results of the study show various lunch food combinations for male and female college students. Recommended food menu costs vary according to sex, age, BMI classification and level of daily activity. For example, the lowest for normal BMI male between 14-18 years old is PhP 40 while the lowest food menu cost for 14-18 years old female with normal BMI is PhP 45. In particular, the DSS developed in this study allow students to input their preferences such as choice of drink, viand, number of servings preferred and budget allotted for a particular meal, as well key-in their personal attributes (such as height, weight, physical activities engaged in) which are then used as basis for computing the recommended lunch menu options. Novelty. This study provides students the guide for a more nutritionally-filled lunch menu that is within their budget.

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Private school canteens: an analysis of the economic and financial aspects of the traditional and the healthy models

Vilela,

de Lima Costa,

Jardim

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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Background One of the reasons for the more prominent resistance of canteen managers to implementing healthy canteens is based on the belief in the economic infeasibility of these models. The research aimed to verify the economic and financial viability of traditional and healthy models of school canteens in a Brazilian metropolis. Methods The case study was carried out with 36 companies in the school canteen sector in a Brazilian metropolis. The classification of items sold in canteens considered the extent and purpose of food processing according to the NOVA Classification. The characterization and definition of traditional canteens and healthy canteens were proposed considering the amount of in natura or minimally processed foods and culinary preparations without the presence of ultra-processed foods; the percentage of ultra-processed foods or processed foods or culinary preparations with the presence of ultra-processed foods; and the existence of prohibited foods. The economic and financial analysis was carried out mainly through the evaluation of profitability. Data were collected through an electronic self-administered questionnaire sent to canteen managers. The Mann-Whitney test was used to compare medians and the Chi-Square/Fisher’s Exact Test to compare proportions. Results The study included six companies, responsible for 36 canteen units in private schools, 30 classified in the traditional model (83.3%), and six in the healthy model (16.7%). The median percentage of natural, minimally processed foods and commercialized culinary preparations was higher among the healthy model canteens (87.9% vs. 60.0%, p < 0.001). While the median percentage of ultra-processed, processed, or preparations with the presence of ultra-processed (40.0% vs. 12.1%, p < 0.001) and prohibited foods (10.0% vs. 0%, p < 0.001) sold was higher in the traditional model canteens. The results indicated that the profitability in the healthy canteens was higher (p < 0.001) than in the traditional ones. Conclusions Healthy school canteens showed better financial and economic results compared to traditional canteens with emphasis on greater profitability and a shorter recovery time of the initial investment.

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Energy and Nutrient Intake and Acceptability of Nutritionally Balanced School Meals in Filipino Students

Abstract: Nutritionally balanced nutri-meals may be a healthier and acceptable alternative to regular Filipino school meals. Further optimization of nutri-meals is required to meet the nutritional needs of adolescents and reduce sodium content.

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Ultra-processed food consumption by Brazilian adolescents in cafeterias and school meals

Ultra-processed food consumption by Brazilian adolescents in cafeterias and school meals

A Decision Support System for Optimizing Nutrient in Daily Lunch Intake among College Students in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines using Linear Programming

Private school canteens: an analysis of the economic and financial aspects of the traditional and the healthy models

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