The effects of the Food Dudes Programme on children's intake of unhealthy foods at lunchtime
Conclusions:
The Food Dudes Programme has a limited effect on decreasing consumption of high-fat and high-sugar foods at lunchtime. Targeting unhealthy food consumption in addition to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption may facilitate this. Restricted access to high-fat and high-sugar foods may also reduce intake; however, this needs to be part of a multi-faceted approach to changing children’s dietary patterns involving the whole school community.
Source: The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health - Category: Health Management Authors: Upton, P., Taylor, C., Upton, D. Tags: Peer Review Source Type: research