Stronger State School Nutrition Laws Are Associated With Healthier Eating Behaviors and Optimal Weight Status in US Adolescents.

Namrata SanjeeviLeah M LipskyTonja R NanselDenise HaynieAiyi LiuBruce Simons-Morton

Published in: American journal of health promotion : AJHP (2020)

Stronger laws governing school nutrition were related to healthier eating behaviors and optimal weight status in this nationally representative sample of adolescents. Further, farm-to-school laws may be more effective in reducing obesity when combined with strong competitive food legislation.

Keyphrases

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