Research
Macro partitioning
Consumption of school breakfast and lunch meals significantly improves the micronutrient intake of school-age children, particularly those from low-income families.
Ensure children participate in school breakfast and lunch programs to guarantee they receive essential vitamins and minerals, especially if they come from low-income households.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Children who eat school lunches and breakfasts have higher mean intakes of micronutrients, both at mealtime and over twenty-four hours, than those who do not. For the 59 percent of children eating school meals who come from low-income families, the meals provide a necessary safeguard against hunger.
Why this rating
The paper cites national studies showing consistent improvements in micronutrient intake for participants.
Source
The Role of Schools in Obesity Prevention
Mary et al. · The Future of Children · 2006
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