Universal Welfare May Be Costly: Evidence from School Meal Programs and Student Fitness in South Korea

Baek, Deokrye; Choi, Yongjun; Lee, Hong

doi:10.3390/su11051290

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“…Understanding their own achievement should lead to the formation of beneficial relationships with authority figures, including teachers. A previous study found that female student-athletes with higher HP scores are likely to have better peer relationships, similar to a study on health concerns of middle school girls [34]. Notably, female students are more likely to discuss physical health concerns such as menstruation with their friends than their parents or managers [35][36][37].…”

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High Physical Self-Concept Benefits on School Adjustment of Korean Student-Athletes

Kim

Jang²,

Jeonghyung

2020

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Successful adjustment of student-athletes to their school is an internationally relevant issue. In Korea, school-athletes abandon their athletic activity at a rate of over 40%, suggesting an urgent need to develop measures that allow them to balance sports and academic life. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of physical self-concept on school adaptation among student-athletes. We analyzed data from 589 student-athletes, including sex and award-winning career as covariates. Then, reliability and validity of scales were obtained. The results showed that student-athletes with higher physical self-concept are more likely to be successful in school adjustment. The effects of physical self-concept on school adjustment were proven to be mediated by sex and award-winning career of student-athletes. This result provides the basis for the importance of recognizing the concept of physical self as a way for student athletes to adapt well to school life. As differences depending on gender and award experience exist, they should be taken into account when teaching student athletes.

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confidence: 66%

High Physical Self-Concept Benefits on School Adjustment of Korean Student-Athletes

Kim

Jang²,

Jeonghyung

2020

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“…Also, free school lunch for all middle school students in New York city had improved weight outcomes, especially for non-poor students [42]. However, one South Korean study suggested a negative relationship between free school meal programs and student tness due to the lack of physical education [43]. Public school students in LA under reduced-price school meal program or free school meal program had a higher likelihood of becoming overweight [44].…”

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Association of the universal free school lunch program with body mass index among Korean high school students, 2018-2021

Kim,

Park

et al. 2023

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Background: We aimed to analyze the association between universal free school meal (UFSM) and body mass index (BMI) among Korean high school students, compared to selective free school meal programs for low-income households (conventional school meal [CSM] programs). Methods: Data from Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (KYRBS) conducted in 2018–2021 were utilized. We analyzed the likelihood of being underweight, overweight and obese before and after the UFSM introduction using multinomial logistic regression. The annual meal expenses per one student borne by school foodservice were considered. The year, grade, family composition, economic status, academic performance, eating habits, physical activity, sedentary time, sleep duration, self-reported health status, perceived stress level, drinking status, and smoking status were adjusted. Results: This study included 85,043 high school students from KYRBS were analyzed, including 43,424 boys (51.1%) and 41,619 girls (48.9%). Only girls under the UFSM program showed a higher likelihood of being overweight and obese (adjusted odds ratio: 1.181, confidence interval = 1.066–1.308). Female students with middle and high economic status and under the UFSM program had higher likelihood of overweight and obesity compared with those under the CSM program. Both male and female participants under the UFSM program with high meal expenses had higher likelihood of overweight and obesity. Conclusions: UFSM could be associated with adolescent overweight and obesity, particularly in girls. Due to possible concerns about overnutrition, further assessment and appropriate intervention should be considered.

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Victorian (Australian) parents are receptive to a primary school-provided lunch program

Nanayakkara,

Aydin,

Booth

et al. 2024

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Purpose This study aims to examine Victorian primary school parents’ perspectives about a potential school-provided lunch program (LP). Design/methodology/approach An online cross-sectional survey was conducted in Victoria, Australia, in 2022 to explore parents’ perceptions regarding the lunch menu, funding source, amount willing to pay, frequency of meals and special dietary needs of a school-provided LP. Findings Over half of parents (57% out of 359) said they would allow their child to participate in a school LP, 34% were unsure and only 9% said they would not. The opportunity for hot cooked lunches at school and the perceived convenience for parents were the top two reasons for favouring such a program. Fifty-eight percent were in favour of hybrid-type funding from both the government and parents. The most preferred amount to pay per meal was AUD5-6 (43%), followed by AUD3-4 (25%). Parents expected meals to be healthy and made from whole food and cater to the special dietary and cultural needs of their children. They also expected enough time to be allocated so children could eat and enjoy the meals. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to explore Victorian parents’ perceptions regarding the above aspects of a school-provided LP. The findings suggest that parents are receptive to a school-provided LP; they, however, did have several expectations regarding the menu and time for eating. These findings provide important directions for designing future school-provided LPs at primary schools in Australia.

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Universal Welfare May Be Costly: Evidence from School Meal Programs and Student Fitness in South Korea

Cited by 3 publications

References 43 publications

High Physical Self-Concept Benefits on School Adjustment of Korean Student-Athletes

High Physical Self-Concept Benefits on School Adjustment of Korean Student-Athletes

Association of the universal free school lunch program with body mass index among Korean high school students, 2018-2021

Victorian (Australian) parents are receptive to a primary school-provided lunch program

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