Parents face several barriers in providing a healthy school lunch for their primary school children: A survey of Victorian (Australian) parents.
Janandani NanayakkaraClaire MargerisonAlison O BoothAnthony WorsleyGozde AydinPublished in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2024)
Overall, home-packed lunches remain the main option in primary schools in Victoria, and parents face several challenges in providing healthy lunches for their primary school children. SO WHAT?: The findings suggest the need for strategies from school leaders, education authorities, and policymakers to improve the quality of lunch content and address the barriers faced by parents.